Hindu temple, Satkhira
Jeshoreshwari Kali Templeযশোরেশ্বরী কালী মন্দির
- Time needed
- An hour.
- Cost
- Free; offerings optional.
An ancient Kali temple at Ishwaripur, Shyamnagar, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where by legend the palms and soles of Sati fell.
At a glance
- Village
- Ishwaripur, Shyamnagar
- Significance
- A Shakti Peetha
About
The name means "goddess of Jessore". The present shrine stands with ruined walls of older buildings around it, and pilgrims come from Bangladesh and India.
It is busiest at Kali Puja in autumn.
Getting there: Bus to Shyamnagar, then a short ride to Ishwaripur.
Things to do
- See the old wall ruins beside the temple.
Good to know
- Remove shoes before entering.
