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Shaktipeeth - Atthas (Labpur) - Introduction

Introduction

Introduction: 
   

It is one of the 51 important Shakti-Peeths described in the Tantra-Churamani. This is situated at Labpur Village 93 Km away from Bardhman in the State of West Bengal.
   

The Devi of this place is called Fullara. According to the Tantra Churamani it was the lower lip of Bhagwati Sati that had fallen herd after getting cut.
   

The famous Bangla writer Tara Shankar Bandhopadhyay belonged to this very village. He write many novels like 'Gandevta'.
   

The temple of this place got a new look during the period of Nawab Ali Bardi Khan (1740-56). He appointed the brahmins of Mithila traditional priests by bestowing the title of 'Vakeel' on them.
   

Annual Celebration is held here on Magh Purnima every year. This is the biggest festival of this place.
   

Even to day 'balipratha' (sacrificing living animals) is operative here. This starts at other places after the sacrifice is made here.
   

This temple has no statue of Devi. In stead there is shila-khand (a part of a big stone) that is worshipped by pasting sindur (vermilions) on it.
 

Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   

According to the Devi Puran and Tantra Churamani, the upper lip of Devi's body fell here. Fullara is the Shakti and Vishwavesh is the Bhairav.
    

According to the priest of the temple, Devi Pratik first appeared to a sanyasi named Krishna Dayal Giri in his dream and it was he who first of all got Shakti Pratik out of the pond and established there.
    

It is believed about Devidah pond that is very close to it that Hanuman jee himself on a boat made of gold came here to collect neelkamal in order to worship Devi but his boat sank.
   

According to local beliefs it was Krishna Dayal Giri whom Devi directed that this place should be known by the name of Fullara.
    

Local hear say states that Devi of here is the giver of all physical pleasures and the Bhairav is the master of the whole universe.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
Category
General
Name
Bolpur Lodge 
Address
Bhuvan Ganj, Vill+Post-Bolpur, Dist-Birbhum, West Bengal-731204
Telephone
+91 -3463 - 252662
   
 
Category
General
Name
Chamki Lodge
Address
Bus Stand, Labpur
Telephone
+91 -3463-266959
   
 
Category
Middle
Name
Rangmati Tourist Lodge
Address
Bolpur Road
Telephone
+91 -3463-252305
   
 
Category
High
Name
Holi Day Resort 
Address
241, Charupalli Jam-Boni, Shantiniketan, Bolpur-731204
Telephone
+91 -3463-52692/ 55015
Fax
+91 -3463-220 2827
 
Category
High
Name
Hotel Kamlay 
Address
Prantik Shantiniketan, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal
Telephone
+91 -3463-54778/ 55044/ 55043
Fax
+91 -3463-55044
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  102 Meter  1382  M.M.
 23.4 ° North  89.7 ° East
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum   24  29  34  35 37   38 32  33  33  30  29  26 
 Minimum  13  17  22 24  26  27  26  27  26  23  16  13 
   
 
Important Information
Best time to visit October to March.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
03463 
 Puja Timings
8.00 am -  1.00 pm to 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm
 Police Assistance

Labpur, Tel. +91-953463266236

Bolpur, Tel. +91-953463252228
 Ambulance/Hospital
 State primary hospital, Labpur
 Currency  Exchange
 State Bank of India, Bolpur, West Bengal-731204, Tel.- +91-3463-252253
 Allahabad Bank, Bolpur, West Bengal- 731204, Tel.- +91-3463-252626
 ATM Centre  State Bank of India, Tel.- +91-3463-252253, 255676 
 Post Office
 Labpur
 Tourist Office
  Shantiniketan Tourist centre, Bolpur, Dist-Birbhum, Pincode- 731204, Tel.- +91-3463-252699/ 254193, Fax - +91-3463- 252398
   
 
Food
Food can be gate from Fullara Devi admittance on advance order. There are many small Dhabas in Labpur but Restaurant and Luxurious Hotels can be fond Bolpur only.   

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