Bakreshwar
“The portion between Sati's eyebrows fell here, beside the hot springs of Birbhum.”
Introduction
akreshwar is a village in Dubrajpur CD Block in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station of West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited and Bakreswar Thermal Power Plant Township are located some distance away from this town. The nearest railway station of Bakreshwar is Dubrajpur.
History
The word Bakreshwar comes from the name of Lord Shiva worshipped in the locality. Bakra (Vakra) means bent or curved. Ishwar means God. Mythologically it is said that in Satya Yuga during the marriage ceremony of Lakshmi and Narayan, Ashtavakra Muni (then known as Subrata Muni) was insulted by Indra. The muni was so enraged that he developed 8 cripples in his body (Ashtavakra Muni means a sage with 8 curved cripples, probably kyphoscoliotic). Ashtavakra Muni was blessed by lord Shiva here after many years of Tapashya (meditation). This place is also famous as one of the 51 Shakta pithas where there is a temple dedicated to Adi Shakti. This is a major pilgrimage spot for Hindus.
How to reach
Located in: Bakreshwar, West Bengal.
Tags
Festivals celebrated here
त्योहार
No festivals linked here yet.
When our editors confirm the festivals that gather pilgrims at this shrine, they will appear in this folio with their next dates.
Photography & gallery
गैलरी
News & updates
समाचार
We are watching for news about this shrine.
As soon as our editors find a piece worth reading — a renovation, a festival report, a court ruling, a historic recovery — it lands here, with full attribution.
Plan your visit
यात्रा योजना
Before you go
Hot springs are scalding — use the designated pool
The site has eight natural hot springs of varying temperatures; the hottest, the Agni Kund, reaches nearly 93°C (200°F). Do not touch or bathe in the hottest springs — a designated warm-water pool is provided for bathing.
Maha Shivaratri fair draws large crowds
The temple's biggest event is the Maha Shivaratri festival, when a three-day fair (organised by the Bakreswar Development Authority) is held with yajna pujas, cultural programmes and devotional music. Expect heavy crowds around Shivaratri.
Sources & attribution
- Wikipedia: Bakreshwar — CC-BY-SA 3.0
- Wikidata: Q3350684 — CC0
This article's initial draft was assembled from the open-source data above. Reviewed editorially before publication.
Services & Support · सेवा
Soon, you can do more than read about Bakreshwar.
We’re building the infrastructure for verified pujas, transparent donations, and trust-rated local help around every shrine. Tell us where you want us first.
पूजा बुकिंग
Book a Puja
Connect with verified pujaris at Bakreshwar. Choose a puja, a date, and the offering — we handle the rest. Each pujari is KYC-checked and rated by the temple committee.
दान
Donate
Support Bakreshwar’s maintenance, annadana programs, and community work. Every paisa receipted, every disbursement public.
स्थानीय सेवा
Hire Local
Trust-verified local services around Bakreshwar — pujaris, drivers, cooks, tutors, plumbers — recommended by the temple’s community.