An Initiative by the office of the District Magistrate, Birbhum
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Kankalitala Temple
Maa Kankali
This small temple, surrounded by Arjuna trees on the bank of the river Kopai, is the holy abode of Goddess Kankali. It is believed that according to the “Pitha Nirnay Tantra", the waist (kankhal) of the Goddess fell here. The Pithbhairav is known as “Rudra”. It is further believed that the holy reminiscent of the Goddess is within the small pond situated near the temple. The Goddess Kali is worshipped here in the main temple in a Patachitra, a traditional cloth based painting.
Inside Kankalitala Temple
The Shakti Kund inside the Kankalitala Temple
Fair and Festival: Though the temple remains crowded with devotees throughout the year, the main festival is held on Chaitra Sankranti, the last day of the Bengali month, Chaitra. On this day, a special offering to the Goddess Kali is organized. A five-day long fair is also organized during this period.
Food and Accommodation: If requested beforehand to the temple authority, the visitors can taste “anna bhog” or rice-based offering which is prepared daily. There are Government cottages nearby for accommodation. requested beforehand to the temple authority, the visitors can taste “annà bhog” or rice based offering which is prepared daily. There are Government cottages nearby for accommodation.
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Kankalitala Temple
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How to reach: The temple is only 12 k.m. away from Bolpur by bus towards Labpur. Besides, toto and auto are available to cover the distance.