Anandamayee Shakthi Peetha, Hooghly
It is renowned as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, sacred sites where parts of the goddess Sati’s body are believed to have fallen.
Architecture of the Temple
The temple architecture is relatively modest and traditional. While detailed descriptions are limited, key aspects include:
- A two-tiered structure nestled near the riverbank.
- The sanctum sanctorum (garbha-griha) houses the idols of Kumari (Sati) and Bhairav (Shiva).
- One source suggests the temple has a pyramidal roof and lotus design elements with a central dome surrounded by smaller domes
How to Reach to Temple
By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (~60–78 km away).
By Train: Reach Bandel Junction (~10 km) or Howrah Railway Station (~74 km); from there, take local transport to the temple.
By Road: Accessible via National Highway 2. Buses and taxis operate from Kolkata. Local buses and private vehicles are commonly used; Arambagh is a nearby town with transit options
Temple Timings
