ভারতীয় তীর্থমূলক সংস্কৃতির আলোকে বীরভূমের দেবীমাহাত্ম্যের পঞ্চ সতীপীঠ/ Enlightening Five Satipeethas of Birbhum with the insight of Indian Pilgrimage Culture

Abstract

The distinct experience, geographical diversity, and cultural understanding make Bengal unique among the Indian subcontinent. It is also enriched by a long history of traditional Hindu religion and culture. According to the Mahapithpurana, the story of the self-immolation of Dakshayagnya and Sati, a Hindu religious epic, had immense significance in shaping ancient literature and influenced Indian culture. It also created places of great spiritual importance known as Sati or Shaktipeeth. According to that religious belief, the Birbhum district of Bengal is considered very sacred due to the presence of five most powerful Shaktipeethas. According to mythology, among the body parts of Goddess Sati, the Kankalitala Satipeeth near Bolpur: where Goddess Sati's waist, the lips at the Phullara Shaktipeeth in the interior village of Dakshin Dighi, the necklace at the Nandakeshari Shaktipeeth near Sainthia, the throat at the Nalateshwari Shaktipeeth near Nalhati and finally the part between the eyebrows at the Mahishasuramardini Shaktipeeth in the Bakreshwar area near Suri fell down. Even today, these places continue to bear witness to the unique spirituality, religious beliefs, emotions and folklore of the common people. They have become popular religious pilgrimage sites. Therefore, it is hoped that my work, dedicated to portraying the aura of these unique, mysterious and legendary places, will illuminate the regional history and mythology that are an integral part of their existence in the social fabric of India.