Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
ভবতারিণী মন্দির
Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Purba Medinipur
Deity	Bhavatarini Kali
Festivals	Rath Yatra, Hindu Wedding
Location
Location	Balidangri
State	West Bengal
Country	India
Location in West Bengal
Coordinates	22°23′39″N87°42′56″E / 22.3941674°N 87.7156462°E / 22.3941674; 87.7156462
Architecture
Type	Bengal architecture
Completed	1994

Bhavatarini Shmashanpith Kali Temple is a popular Hindu temple located in Balidangri, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, near Balidangri Primary School in Panskura block. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Kangsabati River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini Kali, an aspect of Goddress Kali. ^[1]

Contents

• History
• Architecture
• Festivals
• References

History

Once it was a cremation ground for the local Hindus. About fifty years ago Late Bhutanath Pradhan, who was the Headmaster of Balidungri Primary School, started to pray at night to Maa Bhavatarini and later Late Bishnu Rana also joined with him. At last Sri Paran Manna took initiative to organise everything to give this place a shape to gather and celebrate holy occasions. ^[2]

Architecture

A temple was constructed in 1994.

Festivals

Rathyatra and Hindu weddings are celebrated in this place.

References