Maa Attahas (Katwa, Purba Bardhaman , West Bengal)

The word Atta, as well as Hasa, originates from the Sanskrit language which definition is ‘Severe loud laughter’. Attahas Temple is one of the main religious places for Hindus due to the fact that It is one of the 51 Shakti Peeth. The temple of Attahas is also known as Fullora Attahas. This temple is located in ‘Labhpur’ of West Bengal, India. The temple lies in the Nirol Gram Panchayat in the Katwa subdivision of the Purba Bardhhaman district of West Bengal. It is about 5 km from the Nirol bus stand and beside the Ishani river (locally known as Kandor River). The word Atta, as well as Hasa, originates from the Sanskrit language which definition is ‘Severe loud laughter’.

Attahas Shakti Peeth is additionally referred to as Phulara Devi Temple. This temple is a prominent area for the people of the Shaktism (Goddess is worshiped) of Hindu religious beliefs. Attahas Shaktipeeth Nature Beauty is one-of-a-kind. This place might additionally be an optimal weekend break holiday location for those that like nature. This temple lies on the banks of the river Ishani, located between the woodland with different varieties of birds and trees.

It is thought that the statue of the temple was in the temple till 1915. After that, the original Idol was kept in the Museum of ‘Bangiya Sahitya Parishad’. This statue was constructed from metal. After the re-installation of the statue, the idol was robbed. Devi Sati gave her life by jumping into the fire of Havan organized by her father King Daksheshwara. When Lord Shiva was running around the planet carrying her body that Lord Vishnu divided the body into 51 parts utilizing his Sudarshan chakra. Out of those 51 parts, from which the ‘Lower lip’ of Sati fell to this place. An inscription of Terracotta (Shila Lippi) was also discovered in the place. Research study on the script of this inscription is still taking place.

It is expected that if this inscription is correctly read, the proper details concerning the Attahas Temple can be obtained. The lower lip had actually after that take on the form of a stone as well as a shrine was erected around it. Shiva had designated Vishvesh as the Bhairav guarding the temple