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Chaitanyadev Temple

Overview


The Chaitanyadev Temple is located at Guptipara near Kolkata in Hooghly District of West Bengal. The temple was built by Biseswar Rai in 17th century, during the reign of Akbar. Constructed in Bengali style of architecture, the temple faces east and has a door in the west. It contains the images of Chaitanya and Nityanand, the two great Vaishnava preachers of Bengal. The roof is made in Jor-Bangla architectural style with two iron rods representing spires.


How to Reach


Instead of Guptipara you can a get flight to Netaji Subhas Chandra Airport on regular basis. There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Guptipara. Guptipara does not have a bus stand. Nearest option is Kolkata.


Temple Address


Chaitanyadev Temple,
Guptipara,
West Bengal.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Peace of mind
Shlokas

Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha

Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.

Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi

Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.

Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam

Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).

Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te

Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.

Timings

The temple is open from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m

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