Shakti Peeth Vakreswar

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Name and synonyms of the temple: The powerful temple here can also be named as Bakreswar. Shakti peeth Vakreswar is very powerful as per the mythological and holy books of Hindu religion.



Place: Shakti peeth Vakreswar is in Birbhum district of West Bengal. Its arond 240KM from Kolkata. The main temple is quite near to principal rivers of Birbhum district. From Howrah you can take Hool expressor Mayurakshi Express and Get down at Shiiuri.Or you can get down at Ahmedpur station and from there it is just 15 miles.


Description:As per the statement of many powerful Hindu religious Gurus, Devi’s mind or centre of eyebrow had fallen in Shakti peeth Vakreswar. The idol of goddess sati is known as Mahismardini where as that of Lord Shiva is called Vakranath.



Special information about this Place: The place is famous for other scenic beauty of the particular region. One of them would include seven hot springs. As per the belief, an individual taking bath in one of that hot spring can remove all his sins which he had collected during his lifetime. Enlightenment was found by Maha muni Ashtabakta. During every shivaratri grand mela is conducted by the management of this powerful place known as shakti peeth Vakreswar.

This place is near to Shantiniketan. There are lots of hot springs around the town Bakreshwar which are very good destination for visitors in Birbhum district. Every hot spring has a name and a Shiva linga associated with the Hot spring and a shiva ling will be some where near the hot spring. This is all time destination for tourist but Spring and Winter is the best time to come here. Most of the people visits here makes a trip to Shantiniketan and Bakreshwar together. Bakreshwar Thermal Power Plant is also a place for which this small town is known.