West Bengal
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About West Bengal
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West Bengal is the spiritual home of pan-India Shakta worship. Kalighat in Kolkata is a Shakti Peeth where Sati’s right toe fell. Dakshineshwar — Sri Ramakrishna’s sadhana site for 31 years — and the Belur Math founded by Swami Vivekananda anchor the modern Vedanta movement.
Cities
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Circuits in this state
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ramakrishna-lineage pilgrimage?
Dakshineshwar (Ma Bhavatarini Kali) → Belur Math → Kamarpukur (Ramakrishna’s birthplace) → Jayrambati (Sarada Devi’s birthplace). Usually done in 2–3 days from Kolkata.
When is Durga Puja in Kolkata?
Sharadiya Navratri (September–October), peak from Mahalaya through Vijayadashami. Kolkata’s Durga Puja is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2021.