Important information
- Location: Fulbari, West Bengal 734004, India
- Festivals: Navratri,Kumbham For Other Festival Detail Click here
- Main Deity: Maa Bhramari
- Languages: Bengali, English & Hindi
- Darshan Timings: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
- Best Season To Visit: All
- How To Reach
Tristrota Shakti Peeth is located on the banks of the Tista River in Shalbari village of Falakata in Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. Right here the idol of Maa Sati is called Bhramari/ Bumblebee and also the lord Shiva is worshipped as Ishwar (type of Lord Shiva).
History Of Maa Bhramari
The chief legend of Trisrota relates to the creation of the Shakti Peethas. Sati, the daughter of Prajapati Daksha, was married to the god Shiva versus his wishes. Daksha arranged a great yajna but did not invite Sati and also Shiva. Uninvited, Sati reached the yajna-site, where Daksha ignored Sati as well as Shiva.
Sati was not able to withstand this insult. So, Devi Sati gave her life by jumping into the fire of Havan organized by her father King Daksh. When Lord Shiva was running around the planet carrying her body that Lord Vishnu divided the body into 51 parts utilizing his Sudarshan chakra. Out of those 51 parts, from which the ‘Left leg’s Thumb’ of Sati fell to this place. Here Sati is called Bhramari and Lord Shiva is called Ishwar.
There is a popular story behind this Shakti Peeth. It is said that when a very harsh devil called Arunasura used to live in the world. His power grew a lot that he began fighting devas in heaven and was required to leave paradise. He did not even spare the households of the devas. After suffering from a lot of discomfort and misery, and searching for a reprieve they meet Maa Bhramari. It is said that Maa Sati turned herself into many bees and protect the other halves of devas, likewise, the bees connected the Satanic force and eliminated him. From that day, the name of Maa Sati is called ‘Maa Bhramari’.
Importance Of Maa Bhramari
This temple is believed to be a significant heart chakra of Devi Bhramri, having 12 petals. This performs as the shield or antibodies to the human beings to recover from any form of illness. The chakra is the main reason for the Kundalini Sadhana observed here. According to the historical scriptures, Bhramari Devi- the manifestation of Devi Durga is present in the Chakra to secure the people from any kind of external attack by the germs or infections.
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Architecture
The Temple has red-colored construction enshrining the idol of Devi Bhramri and Lord Ishwara.
Festivals
Navaratri is celebrated in Ashwija masa (Sep-Oct). Precious pujas and Yagnas are held while Navaratri. Another celebration considered as “Kumbham” is celebrated in Chaitra (Mar- April) each year. A couple of the other festivals celebrated are Makara Sankranti, Sharad Poornima, Deepavali, Somvati Amavasya, and Ram Navami.
Nearby Attractions
- Mandarmani
- Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
- Sagar Island
- Bishnupur
- Shantiniketan
- Murshidabad & Berhampore
- Gaur & Pandua
- Siliguri & New Jalpaiguri
- Jaldhapara Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mirik
- Darjeeling
How to Reach
- By Air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose airport is the nearby airport and national and international flights are available there.
- By Rail: There are Direct trains are available to Jalpaiguri, which is the nearby railway station.
- By Road: There are regular buses are avilable to Falakata village.
Temple Timings
| 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM |