Kankalitala Temple
কঙ্কালীতলা
A Shakti shrine on the Kopai River, where legend says Sati's pelvis fell. It is one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas.
Kankalitala lies on the Kopai River about 9 kilometers northeast of Santiniketan. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the sacred sites of Hinduism. According to legend, as Shiva danced carrying the body of his deceased wife Sati, her pelvis (kankal) fell into a pool here. The temple is modest in size and enshrines the goddess Kali. Beside it stand an ancient banyan tree and a cremation ground, creating a rich yet simple atmosphere. Pilgrim crowds are heaviest on Tuesdays, Saturdays and festival days. Shoes must be removed before entering. Some people may approach you offering to guide your prayers and then ask for payment. You may politely decline. You can hire an e-rickshaw for the round trip and combine it with a half-day tour.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Visva-Bharati Ashram Area
- Uttarayan Complex & Rabindra Bhavana
- Cheena Bhavana
- Kala Bhavana
- Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sonajhuri Haat
- Srijani Shilpagram
- Sriniketan