Om Mangalam · Shakti Peeth · #29

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple

According to tradition, the palms and soles of Goddess Sati fell at Ishwaripur. Built originally by a Brahmin and later renovated by King Pratapaditya of Jessore in the 16th century, it is one of the most historical S...

Ishwaripur / Satkhira, Khulna Division Karatala (Palms of Hands and Soles of Feet) Chanda Bhairava

Invoke the presence of the Divine Mother before you begin this guide.

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Theological significance

According to tradition, the palms and soles of Goddess Sati fell at Ishwaripur. Built originally by a Brahmin and later renovated by King Pratapaditya of Jessore in the 16th century, it is one of the most historical Shakta centers in coastal Bengal.

Approach this peeth with quiet breath and an open heart. Darshan is not only seeing— it is allowing the Mother to see you.

02

Deity & sacred presence

Primary deity Maa Jeshoreshwari

Guarded in the tradition by Chanda Bhairava.

Sacred element: Anahata / Muladhara Tattwa (Divine Action, Healing & Cosmic Protection)

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Spiritual practice & sadhana

Karatala Divine Touch Meditation

  1. Sit quietly within the historic Natmandir courtyard.
  2. Focus on the palms of your hands placed over your chest.
  3. Visualize the protective hands of the Divine Mother bestowing fearlessness and spiritual healing.

Devotional activities

Kali Puja Night Fair

Participating in night-long worship and lighting oil lamps during Diwali/Kali Puja.

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Pilgrimage logistics

Primary festival Kali Puja & Dipanwita Amavasya

By air

Jessore Airport (JSR) (~80 km) or Kolkata Airport (~120 km via land border)

By train

Khulna Railway Station (~70 km)

By road

Accessible via road from Satkhira town or through the Benapole/Petrapole land border from India

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On the map

Ishwaripur / Satkhira · Sundarbans Coastal Belt

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Continue the yatra

May every step carry the Mother’s blessing. Visit the next peeth, or return to the map.