Mangala Chandi Temple, Bardhaman

Mangal Chandi Temple is a major center of Shakti worship in West Bengal. This ancient temple reflects profound cultural and historical traditions. Also known as Ujain Shakti Peetha, it is located in Ujani village near Guskara, in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal.

According to the Devi Purana, it is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where the right wrist of Sati Devi fell.

Goddess Mangala Chandi is the presiding deity of the temple, worshipped through age-old rituals, prayers, and offerings. She is known by different names, such as Mangal Chandi, Mangala Devi, Durga, Chandika, and Mahishasura Mardini. Along with the goddess, Lord Shiva is worshiped as Kapilambar.

One of the most remarkable and sacred aspects of this temple is that Goddess Mangala Chandi Devi and Bhairav Kapilambar are worshipped together in the same garbhagriha. This rare and divine feature is not found in any other temple.

The freshly painted yellow colored simple edifice of the Ujani Shakti Peeth doesn’t depict any special architectural ornamentation. The temple courtyard is enriched with beautiful trees that have grown there and preserved for ages. Inside the garbha griha two idols of the deities are consecrated. One is of Devi Mangal Chandi and the other is of Lord Shiva, worshipped as Kapilambar here.

Devotees who wish to have the divine darshan of Mangal Chandi Devi can visit the temple during the following hours:

Timings: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

October to March is the best time to visit the Sri Mangal Chandi Temple. The soothing weather adds to a relaxed and spiritually uplifting journey.

Sri Phullara Devi Temple: This is a powerful temple located in the Birbhum district. It is the place where the lower lip of Sati Devi fell. Goddess Phullara is worshipped at this sacred site.

Sri Bahula Devi Temple: This significant temple is located in Ketugram in Bardhaman district. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the left arm of Sati Devi fell.

Kiriteswari Temple: This is the place where Sati Devi’s crown (Kirit) fell. It is located on the banks of the Bhagirati River in Kiritkona village, West Bengal.

Nandikeshwari Temple: This is a powerful Shakti Peetha where the collarbone of Sati Devi fell. In this temple, the goddess Nandikeshwari is worshipped by Nandi, the divine vahana of Lord Shiva.

Kankalitala Temple: It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the waist or kankal of Sati Devi fell. It is located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal.

By Air: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport to Sri Mangal Chandi Temple. It is located in Kolkata, about 100 km from Bardhaman.

By Railway: Guskara Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the temple. From there, one can hire a cab, take an auto-rickshaw, or use local buses to reach the destination.

By Road: The temple can be accessed via a well-developed road network. There are frequent buses that ply from the neighboring states.