Kaṅkālītalā

Devī Kaṅkāleśvarī · Kankalitala, Birbhum · West Bengal

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Where the waist of Satī fell

⭐ Why it is famous

A Śakti Pīṭha beside a kuṇḍa near Santiniketan, where Satī's kaṅkāla (waist) is said to have fallen.

An old Bengali śakti seat, associated with Tantric sādhanā and later with Bāul singers of Birbhum.

Nearest railway station

Bolpur Santiniketan (BHP) — 9 km

Nearest bus stand

Kankalitala bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Kolkata (CCU) — 215 km

By road

Autos from Bolpur, 9 km.

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

Budget	Standard	Comfort
₹1,500	₹3,000	₹7,500

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

October–February; Poush Mela in December