Shakti Peeth Chattal

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Name and synonyms of the temple: People have seen the establishment of major Shakti peeth in India. But, just after India Bangladesh is another country where various prominent and renowned Shakti peeth are established. Among them Shakti peeth chattal is a famous one. This is located on the Chandranath hill near Sitakunda station of Chittagong District, Bangladesh


Place: the name, shati peeth chattal is related to the location of its establishment. A famous town in Bangladesh, Chatgaon is the establishment point of Shakti peeth chattal. This town is also known as chitagaon by the local people in the particular district.



Description:Right arm of Devi sati fell down at Shakti peeth Chattal. The idol of Devi sati is known as Bhawani and Lord Shiva is known as Chandrasekhar. This particular word is depicted for all those individuals who have got a moon at the crown or at the top of their head. As per the belief of many local people, Lord Shiva himself has committed to visit Chandrasekhar Mountain during Kali Yuga. Currently, there is a temple named Chandranath Temple located on top of the Chandranath hill which is also a holy place in Chattgaon for Hindus in Bangladesh. Temple is beautifully made with marble structures and art. Devi Bhawani is the main attraction of this temple.



Special information about this Place: Individual have to reach Shitakunda station in order to proceed at Shakti peeth chattal. Chattagram is the prominent place from where people reach this powerful temple without many difficulties. The power of goddess would be shown to each devotees visiting the place.

Raja Biswambhar Sur, king of The Rajmala states was trying to reach Chandranath via sea around 900 years back.The famous artist Jayadev was living for a time in Chandranath. This placed was enriched in time of King Dhanya Manikya. Dhanya Manikya tried to uproot the symbol of Shiva from the temple to his kingdom but failed to do it.