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Shri Sravani Devi Shaktipeeth Temple

Shri Sravani Devi Shaktipeeth Temple

Shri Sravani Devi Shaktipeeth Temple is one of the revered 51 Shaktipeethas in Hinduism, where different parts of Goddess Sati’s body are believed to have fallen when Lord Shiva wandered across the cosmos with her body. At this sacred site, it is believed that the skin (tvak) of Goddess Sati fell.

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ॐ नमः शिवाय
This mantra is a salutation to Lord Shiva, the deity enshrined in the cave. “

― Shri Amarnath Cave Temple

The presiding deity is Goddess Sravani (Sravani Devi) and she is worshipped along with Lord Bhairava in the form of Sarvananda.

This holy Shaktipeeth is identified by many scholars and spiritual texts to be located in Khirgram, Bardhaman district, West Bengal, though some interpretations also associate it with nearby regions.

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History of The Temple

The temple’s origin is connected to the famous mythological tale of Daksha Yagna and Sati’s sacrifice. When Goddess Sati self-immolated in protest of her father Daksha’s insult to Lord Shiva, a grief-stricken Shiva carried her body across the universe. As he wandered in sorrow, her body parts began falling on the earth, and these spots became the Shaktipeethas.
The Sravani Shaktipeeth is believed to be the place where her skin fell, representing the protective and nurturing layer of the divine feminine. Over centuries, this location became a sacred pilgrimage site, especially for devotees seeking divine protection, healing, and maternal blessings.
The temple is believed to have been rebuilt and renovated several times due to its historical significance and regional devotion in West Bengal.

How to Reach
Location: Khirgram village, Katwa subdivision, Purba Bardhaman (East Burdwan), West Bengal, India
By Road: Well-connected by buses and private vehicles from Bardhaman town and Kolkata
By Rail: Nearest railway station – Katwa Railway Station (approx. 30 km)
By Air: Nearest airport – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (approx. 150 km)

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Spiritual Significance

The Shaktipeeth is a powerful site of spiritual energy and deep devotion to the Goddess Shakti. Here, Sravani Devi is worshipped as the embodiment of nurturing energy, spiritual healing, and divine compassion.
Key beliefs among devotees include:
Blessings for protection and health, as the skin represents a protective barrier
Fulfillment of wishes, especially for those seeking relief from physical and emotional suffering
Spiritual growth and self-purification, as praying here is believed to cleanse sins and negative energies
Devotees visit during major festivals and lunar days, offering special pujas, lamps, and red garments to the goddess.

Shri Sravani Devi Shaktipeeth Temple
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Architecture of the Temple

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The temple features traditional Bengali temple architecture, with influences from regional terracotta style. Some features include:

  • A modest yet powerful sanctum housing the idol of Sravani Devi, often represented in symbolic or yantra form
  • Shrines dedicated to Lord Bhairava (Sarvananda) nearby
  • Beautiful carvings and motifs of goddesses, floral patterns, and mythological scenes
  • An open courtyard and deepasthambha (lamp pillar) where devotees light oil lamps

The serene rural setting of Khirgram adds to the spiritual atmosphere of the temple.

Temple Timings

  • Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    6:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Shri Sravani Devi Shaktipeeth Temple
  • Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Temple Location

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