Maa Sugandha Devi Shaktipeeth Mandir — Attraction in Barisal District

Sugandha Shaktipeeth is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sunanda, located in the village of Shikarpur Barisal District in Bangladesh. This Sakthi Peeth is situated on the banks of Sunanda River. This Temple is considered as one of the Sakthi Peethas. Being one of the Shakti Peethas of Hindu Mythology, this temple is one of the holiest sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of Hinduism. This Temple was famously called as Shikarpur Tarabari by locals. History

There is no exact information available about the construction or establishment of Sugandha Shakti Peeth. This Temple would have existed from ancient times, but it was destroyed multiple times and undergone Extensive renovations. Hence, the current temple did not retain its original architecture.

The Temple

This temple is dedicated to Goddess Sunanda and the Bhairav associated with this Temple is lord Triambak The Bhairav Temple is situated in Ponabalia, located 5 miles south of Jhalkati Railway station. Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river Sunanda. Generally, the Shadow of the temple is not expected to fall on running Water, according to the Agama Shastra. This is one of the rare Temples where the Shadow of The Temple Falls on the River Sunanda

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM in the mornings to 6.00 06.00 PM in the evenings

Festivals

Shiva Chaturdashi festival celebrated in the month of March is the most famous festival celebrated here. Apart from this festival, Navratri is also celebrated with same energy and devotion.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Esladi Bus Stop. 19 Kms from Nathullahbad Central Bus Terminal, 20 Kms from Barisal. 145 Kms from Dhaka and 151 Kms from Dhaka Airport. Take bus from Nathullahbad Central Bus Terminal in Barisal City and get down at Esladi Bus Stop. The Temple is about 1.5

Kms from...

This Temple is one of the famous 51 "Shaktipeeths". The goddess here is "Ugratara". If someone wants to visit this temple, they should go the "Ichladi" "ইছলাদি" bus station near Barisal City. From Barisal city, you can ride a local bus from "Nathulla Bad" "নথুল্লাবাদ" bus station to "Ichladi" bus staion. It'll take about 30 taka per person ( 2019 price) from Nathulla Bad to Ichladi . The temple is about 15 min walking distance from there. The local name for the temple is "Shikarpur Tarabari" "শিকারপুর তারাবাড়ী". Local transportations are also available to the temple from the Ichladi bus stand. It'll be better if you bring your own offerings ( fruits, sweets, candles and other things) you'd want to offer to the goddess. There is also protima's of other deitis in the temple like Shiv and Loknath Baba. The temple sebayets can also arrange Kichuri vog at noon. But you have to contact them beforehand or you can reach the temple around 10 am and ask them yourself. The whole puja process for noon would take untill 2 pm to finish.The area is very peacefull and the Pujari Brahmin I met was very cordial. I'd like to reccomend the place to the...

Sugandha Shakti peeth is a temple dedicated to Goddess Sunanda. It is located in the village of Shikarpur, 10 miles north of Barisal, in Bangladesh. Sugandha Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is said that the nose of Maa Sati fell here. The idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Sunanda’ and lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Traimbak’. The Bhairav temple is in Ponabalia, located 5 miles south of Jhalkati rail station. Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river Sunanda.

The whole complex of the Sugandha shakti peeth is made of stone, with images and statues of gods engraved on them. The sculptures presents are mesmerizing. Shine of the marble the temple is constructed of and its reflection on the water of the river is surely one thing that people do not want to miss out...