chandranath shaktipeeth(51 shaktipeeth/divine place)
Chandranath Temple is located on top of the 350 metres high
Chandranath hill, is a famous Shakti Peeth located near Sitakunda in
Bangladesh where, as per Hindu sacred texts, the right arm of Goddess
Sati fell. Sitakunda Chandranath Temple is a holy place of pilgrimage.
There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bhavani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Chandrashekhar. 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. Temple is beautifully made with marble structures and art.
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.
History and Significance
The Rajmala states that about 800 years ago, Raja Biswambhar Sur, a descendant of the famous Adisur of Gaur, tried to reach Chandranath by sea. The Nigamkalpataru refers to the poet Jayadev living for a time in Chandranath. By the time of Dhanya Manikya, ruler of Tripura, Chandranath received numerous endowments. Dhanya Manikya attempted to remove the idol of Shiva from the temple to his kingdom but failed.
Every year lakhs of people come in this temple to join Shiva Chaturdashi Puja from all over the country. The temple commands a panoramic view and its surroundings are enchanting. The temple’s ancient chariot is well known for its wood carvings.
There are two idols here, one is of Devi sati and called as Bhavani. The other idol in this temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Chandrashekhar. 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. Temple is beautifully made with marble structures and art.
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.
History and Significance
The Rajmala states that about 800 years ago, Raja Biswambhar Sur, a descendant of the famous Adisur of Gaur, tried to reach Chandranath by sea. The Nigamkalpataru refers to the poet Jayadev living for a time in Chandranath. By the time of Dhanya Manikya, ruler of Tripura, Chandranath received numerous endowments. Dhanya Manikya attempted to remove the idol of Shiva from the temple to his kingdom but failed.
Every year lakhs of people come in this temple to join Shiva Chaturdashi Puja from all over the country. The temple commands a panoramic view and its surroundings are enchanting. The temple’s ancient chariot is well known for its wood carvings.
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