Ghaghar Burhi Explained

Ghaghar Buri Temple
Map Type:India West Bengal#India
Coordinates:23.6834°N 87.0067°W
Country:India
State:West Bengal
District:Paschim Bardhaman
Location:National Highway (Bypass), Asansol
Deity:Ghaghar Buri Chandi Mata

Ghaghar Buri (Bengali: ঘাঘর বুড়ি), is a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali Mata.[1] It is located in Asansol city, by the side of the National Highway (Bypass) in West Bengal, India.[2] It is the oldest temple of Asansol. A country fair is held in this Temple on 15 January every year. Animals are sacrificed as part of worship.

Overview

Legend has it that a marriage procession was unable to cross the rivulet in spate. They worshipped the deity, and the water subsided. They crossed the rivulet safely. But the king promised to give head of two goats for this but as he passed they forgot their promise Goddess curse them and all were inside the water still it can be seen according to the old people saying (The rivulet now acts as sewage drainage of Asansol City. There are boulders and uneven stones, which gives rise to a strong current and eddy. This otherwise narrow and small rivulet is dangerous to cross).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ghagar Buri Temple District Paschim Bardhaman, Government of West Bengal India . 2023-08-25 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Swarnab . Dutta . 2021-01-31 . Ghagar Buri Chandi Temple, Asansol - Timings, History, and details - Swarnab Dutta . 2023-08-25 . en-US.