Aparna & Vaman/Bamesh
Aparna & Vaman/Bamesh
The Aparna Shaktipeeth, located on the banks of the Karatoya River in Bhabanipur, Bogura, Bangladesh, is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site where Goddess Sati's left anklet is believed to have fallen, with the presiding Goddess being Aparna (a form of Durga/Bhavani) and the Bhairava being Vaman/Bamesh. This ancient temple, part of the 51 Shaktipeethas, is known for its serene atmosphere, rituals during Navratri (including animal sacrifices), and a sacred pond (Shakha Pukur) with healing properties, drawing devotees seeking strength and fulfillment.
Timings
8:00 am to 2:00 pm and again from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Bhabanipur Shaktipeeth, Karatoyatat, Sherpur Upazila, Bogura District, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh.
Upazila, Rajshahi
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