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Bakreshwar Temple Timings

Bakreshwar Temple is open 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, daily.

Devi Mahishmardini with Bhairav Vakranath · Bakreshwar, West Bengal

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Darshan hours (as published)
5:00 AM to 9:00 PM (single continuous daily darshan window)
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Bakreshwar Temple stands in Bakreshwar, West Bengal, is a shrine to Devi Mahishmardini with Bhairav Vakranath. It is also known as Vakreshwar Temple, Bakreshwar Shakti Peetha, Mahishmardini Shaktipeeth.

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India, and unusual among them for being paired with a cluster of natural hot springs (kundas), which pilgrims also consider sacred and visit alongside the temple. Local tradition connects the site to the sage Ashtavakra, who is said to have performed intense penance here after being cursed with physical deformities; Lord Shiva healed him, and the place came to be known as Bakreshwar.

West Bengal carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of the Divine Mother, where Kali is worshipped with fervour at Shakti Peethas along the Ganga and the tantric shrines of Birbhum.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning5:00 AM to 9:00 PM (single continuous daily darshan window)

Hours are typically extended during major festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Navratri.

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Maha ShivratriPhalguna month (February to March, lunar date varies)A grand fair (mela) is organized around the Shakti Peetha by the local management committee
NavratriChaitra and Ashwin months (spring and autumn)Nine-day worship of the Goddess, observed twice a year

History and architecture

Architecture

Built in Oriya-style temple architecture

History

Local tradition connects the site to the sage Ashtavakra, who is said to have performed intense penance here after being cursed with physical deformities; Lord Shiva healed him, and the place came to be known as Bakreshwar. As a Shakti Peetha, it marks the spot where a part of the goddess Sati's body (accounts vary on which part) is believed to have fallen.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree (temple, hot springs/kundas, and meditation areas)
Dress codeConservative, traditional attire is recommended, such as sarees or salwar suits for women and kurta with trousers for men
NearbyTarapith Tara Maa Temple, also in Birbhum district

How to reach

About 24 km from Suri town and around 220 km from Kolkata (roughly 4.5 hours by road via NH-19/60, and about 60 km from Durgapur); nearest railway stations are Dubrajpur (about 12 km) and Suri (about 18 km); nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur (about 60 km)

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Accounts differ on which part of Sati's body fell here, exact construction era is undocumented, and no official temple website was found to cross-check timings

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Frequently asked questions about Bakreshwar Temple

What is the timing of Bakreshwar Temple?

Bakreshwar Temple is open 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, daily. Hours are typically extended during major festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Navratri.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Bakreshwar Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM (single continuous daily darshan window). Hours are typically extended during major festivals such as Maha Shivratri and Navratri.

Is there an entry fee at Bakreshwar Temple?

Free (temple, hot springs/kundas, and meditation areas)

What is the dress code at Bakreshwar Temple?

Conservative, traditional attire is recommended, such as sarees or salwar suits for women and kurta with trousers for men

Which festivals are celebrated at Bakreshwar Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Maha Shivratri, Navratri. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Bakreshwar Temple?

About 24 km from Suri town and around 220 km from Kolkata (roughly 4.5 hours by road via NH-19/60, and about 60 km from Durgapur); nearest railway stations are Dubrajpur (about 12 km) and Suri (about 18 km); nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur (about 60 km)

Who is the presiding deity at Bakreshwar Temple?

Devi Mahishmardini with Bhairav Vakranath

What is the history of Bakreshwar Temple?

Local tradition connects the site to the sage Ashtavakra, who is said to have performed intense penance here after being cursed with physical deformities; Lord Shiva healed him, and the place came to be known as Bakreshwar.

What else is worth seeing near Bakreshwar Temple?

Tarapith Tara Maa Temple, also in Birbhum district

How reliable is the information on this Bakreshwar Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Accounts differ on which part of Sati's body fell here, exact construction era is undocumented, and no official temple website was found to cross-check timings