Shree Kiriteswari Shaktipeeth Temple Murshidabad

Shree Kiriteswari Shaktipeeth Temple Murshidabad. Dedicated to Mata Kiriteshwari. Located in Murshidabad.

Primary Deity

Mata Kiriteshwari

Architecture

Traditional Bengal temple architecture, with influences from local styles.

Built

Unknown, likely ancient, renovated over centuries

Builder

Unknown

Entry Fee

No entry fee for general darshan.

Best Season

Winter (October to March)

Darshan Time

15-30 minutes, depending on the crowd.

Dress Code

Traditional and Formal clothes

Address

Available soon.

History

The temple is more than 1000 years old. It is historically believed to be the place where the goddess Mahamaya sleeps.

Spiritual Significance

It is one of the revered Shaktipeeths, holding immense religious importance for devotees of Mother Durga.

Spiritual Practices

Devotees engage in prayer, meditation, and circumambulation (parikrama) of the temple. Chanting of mantras dedicated to Goddess Durga and her various forms is common.

Spiritual Experience

Visitors often describe a profound sense of peace and divine energy at the temple. The atmosphere is charged with devotion, especially during festivals, offering a deeply spiritual experience.

Darshan Timings

• 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Timings may vary during festivals and special occasions.

How to Reach

• Nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, approximately 220 km away. From Kolkata, one can hire a taxi or take a bus.
• The nearest major railway station is Murshidabad Railway Station (MUR), which is well-connected to Kolkata and other major cities. Another option is Jangipur Road Railway Station.
• Murshidabad is connected by road to major cities like Kolkata, Behrampur, and Farakka. Buses and taxis are readily available.

• Nearest Airport: is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, located at a distance of 220 km from Murshidabad. From the airport, you can use local buses or hire a taxi to reach Shree Kiriteswari Shaktipeeth Temple.Best Time to Visit Shree Kiriteswari Shaktipeeth TempleIf you want to experience the Durga Puja, visit Shree Kiriteswari Shaktipeeth Temple in the month of October. You can also plan your trip during the winter season.
• Nearest Railway: Murshidabad Railway Station (MUR) - approx. 10-12 km
• Nearest City: Murshidabad (Located within Murshidabad city)

Major Festivals

• Diwali
• Holi
• Navratri

Sacred Mantras

• Usage: Chanted for protection and fulfillment of desires.
  Mantra: Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche
  Meaning: A powerful mantra for invoking the Goddess.
• Usage: General prayer and invocation.
  Mantra: Om Shri Kiriteswaryai Namaha
  Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Kiriteshwari.

Special Puja

Special pujas are performed during Navratri and other auspicious occasions dedicated to Goddess Durga. Havan (fire rituals) are also conducted.

Unique Rituals

• Name: Kirit Puja
  Timing: During Navratri and other important festivals.
  Description: A special puja involving the symbolic offering of a crown to the deity, emphasizing her name 'Kiriteshwari'.

Associated Legends

• Title: Sati's Crown
  Narrative: According to mythology, when Lord Vishnu severed Goddess Sati's body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshana Chakra, her crown (Kirit) fell at this sacred spot. Hence, the Goddess here is known as Kiriteshwari, the wearer of the crown. The temple is thus a highly sacred Shakti Peetha.
• Title: King Kirat
  Narrative: Another legend suggests that the temple was built by King Kirat, a devotee of Goddess Durga, who established the deity here. The name 'Kiriteshwari' might also be derived from this king.

What Devotees Pray For

• Problem: Protection from evil
  Practice: Reciting Durga Saptashati and specific mantras.
• Problem: Fulfillment of desires
  Practice: Offering prayers and performing pujas.
• Problem: Seeking blessings for family
  Practice: Performing rituals and seeking the Goddess's grace.

Miracles

Devotees often report experiencing divine intervention and miraculous solutions to their problems after praying at this shrine.

Mysteries

The exact age of the temple and the precise location where the divine crown fell remain subjects of spiritual contemplation rather than historical certainty.

Scriptural References

• Text: Kalika Purana
  Context: Mentions Kiriteshwari as a significant Shakti Peetha.
• Text: Devi Bhagavad Gita
  Context: Lists Kiriteshwari as one of the prominent Shakti Peethas.

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