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Maa Bhramari Devi Temple

Overview


The Bhramari Devi Temple is located by the banks of the Tista River. It is one of the reasons why it is also known as Tristrota Shakti Peeth. West Bengal is in the eastern part of India and is one of the country’s medium-sized, states. The Dooars in the foothills are rich in forest. The unconquerable river Ganga flows across the state’s rich alluvial plains to reach the Bay of Bengal in the south, through vast swamps that are known as the Sundarbans.


About the temple


The Bhramri Devi Mandir is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas belonging to Devi Sati/ Durga where the left leg of Devi Sati fell at Trisotra, Salbari village, Bodaganj, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. It is a famous Shakti Peethas in West Bengal. The temple is a one storied, red colored structure enshrining the idol of Devi Bhramri and Lord Ishwara.


About the Deity


The main deity is Shri Bhramari Shakti Peetha Devi / Shakti in Kali form. Here the Devi is accompanied by Her Bhairava known as Lord Ishwara.Devi Bhramri is also one of the manifestations of Devi Adi Shakti- the Goddess of Power and Strength.


Legend


According the Purana, once Arun Asura conquered the Heavens (swarglok) and evacuated all Gods from their lavish abode. The repulsive Asura tried to conquer on the wives of the Gods too. Then the Goddess prayed to Goddess Parmeshwari who then transformed Herself into a large bee and along with a swarm of bees attacked the demon. The bees torn up the chest of the Asura and killed him. From then onwards the divine mother is also known as 'Bhramari Devi or Bumblebee'- as a savior and protector of mankind. The exact date of the temple's creation is still unknown as this is a Shakti Peeth that had been formed centuries back. It is believed that the Vama Pada or the left leg of Sati or Shakti fell at this place to form the Mata Bhramri Devi Temple.


Festivals


April: Kumbham
October: Navratri

Arti/Pooja/seva

Prasad & offering

Snana, Paridhana (the Goddess is adorned with new clothes everyday), Nitya Puja per Tantric rituals, aarti and prasada.


Significance


Here, Goddess Bhramari Devi central heart chakra has 12 petals and builds immunity to guard people from disease.


Accessibility

Air

One can reach West Bengal by air. It is convenient as well as easy. Nearly all the public and private airlines operate regular flights to the state, from the key cities of India. West Bengal has its international airport - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport - at Kolkata, the state capital, apart from a domestic airport at Bagdogra, near Siliguri.

Rail

From Kolkata and Bagdogra, all the major cities in the state are well connected via roadways as well as railways. West Bengal boasts of good rail connectivity with the other parts of India. The key stations in the state include - Howrah railway station and Sealdah railway station, both of them serving the capital city of Kolkata, apart from New Jalpaiguri railway station, which is close to Siliguri. There are several other railheads in the state as well, providing regular connectivity with key cities all over the country.

Road

A well planned and extensive road network covers the entire state of West Bengal. A number of National Highways and State Highways cross through the state. One can easily approach the state from neighboring states, like Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand, via road. Cross border roadways are also fully functional, with neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.


Address


Maa Bhramari Devi Temple / Tristrota Shakti Peeth,
Trisrot,
Jalpaiguree,
West Bengal , India.

Significance

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

  • Salvation
  • Wealth
  • Relief from diseases
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Gain Knowledge
Shlokas

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning -Salutations again and again to the Devi who resides in the name of Vishnu's maya in all beings.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as consciousness in all beings.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as sleep in all beings.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as hunger in all beings.

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