Tourist Acctration in Around Shantiniketan
- Bakreshwar
- Kendubilwa or Kenduli
Bakreshwar (58 kms.)
It is known for Mahishamardini
Mandir, a Shaktipith, where goddess Sati's forehead and eyebrows are said to
have fallen. An ancient Shiva Mandir near Papahara natural spring, surrounded
by 250 smaller Shiva temples is another important pilgrim site. Bakreshwar is
also known for its hot springs, rich in therapeutic minerals.
Kendubilwa or Kenduli (43 kms.)
This small village is the birthplace
of famous poet Joydeb, known for his work 'Gita Govinda'. It is also the
original spiritual home of Bengal's Baul music. During the annual Kenduli Mela
(mid-Dec.), a large number of Baul folk singers and pilgrims assemble here.
Another important festival celebrated here is the Makar Sankranti (Jan.).
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