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Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple

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An old Shakti shrine at Ishwaripur, revered by Hindus across Bengal as a Shakti Peeth.

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple

The Jeshoreshwari temple at Ishwaripur in Shyamnagar is counted among the Shakti Peeths, sites sacred to the goddess. The present structure is associated with the era of Raja Pratapaditya, who ruled this region in the late 16th century. Pilgrims arrive especially during Kali Puja. Ruins from the same period lie nearby in the village.

How to get there

From Shyamnagar upazila town, a short auto or van ride to Ishwaripur.

Good to know

Remove shoes and ask before photographing inside the shrine.