Maa Kalyaneswari Temple

Maa Kalyaneswari Temple

Location: Kalyaneswari

Maa Kalyaneswari Temple is one of the well-known Shakti shrines in the Asansol region of West Bengal. It is situated approximately 5 kilometres downstream from Maithon Dam on the Barakar River. Historical accounts describe Kalyaneshwari as an old centre of Shakti worship, while traditions connect the present temple with the Panchkot Raj. The temple is dedicated to Maa Kalyaneswari, who is worshipped as a form of Goddess Kali and Shakti. A long-standing local belief associates the goddess with fulfilling the wishes of devotees, particularly women seeking children. The temple's riverside setting adds to its spiritual atmosphere. It attracts devotees from West Bengal, Jharkhand and nearby regions and remains an important pilgrimage destination around Asansol and Maithon.

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Temple Name
Maa Kalyaneswari Temple
Location
Kalyaneswari
District
Paschim Bardhaman
State
West Bengal
Architecture
Hindu temple
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Full Address

Kalyaneswari Post Office, Kalyaneswari District, West Bengal 713369, India

Temple Description
Maa Kalyaneswari Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located at Kalyaneswari in the Asansol area of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. The temple stands on the bank of the Barakar River, close to Maithon Dam and near the West Bengal-Jharkhand border. It is regarded as an important centre of Shakti worship and is traditionally described as being around 500 years old. The presiding deity is Maa Kalyaneswari, worshipped as a manifestation of Goddess Shakti and Goddess Kali. Local religious traditions associate the goddess with the fulfillment of devotees' wishes, and the shrine has particular significance for women praying for children. The temple is surrounded by a peaceful natural setting near the river and the Maithon region. Devotees visit throughout the year to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the goddess. The temple is also an important religious destination for visitors exploring Asansol, Barakar and Maithon.

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