How to Reach

Delhi to Attahas Temple

• By Air: Take a flight from Delhi to Kolkata Airport. From Kolkata, hire a cab or take a train to Bolpur/Shantiniketan, then travel by road to Labhpur (Attahas Temple).
• By Train: Several trains run from New Delhi to Howrah or Kolkata. From there, take a connecting train to Bolpur, followed by a road journey.
• By Road: Direct road travel is not practical due to long distance (~1500 km). Recommended to combine air/train with local transport.

Ahmedabad to Attahas Temple

• By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Kolkata Airport. Continue by road or train to Bolpur/Shantiniketan, then by road to Labhpur.
• By Train: Long-distance trains to Howrah/Kolkata are available. From there, connect to Bolpur and then travel by road.n
• By Road: Not recommended due to very long distance (~2000 km).

History of the Temple

Attahas Temple, located in Labhpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. According to Hindu mythology, after the self-immolation of Goddess Sati, Lord Shiva carried her body in grief, and parts of her body fell at different locations across the Indian subcontinent. These locations became sacred Shakti Peethas.

At Attahas, it is believed that the ‘Lower Lip of Goddess Sati’ fell, making it a significant spiritual site. The name ‘Attahas’ is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘a loud laugh,’ and the temple symbolizes the powerful and divine energy of the Goddess. The temple’s primary deity is known as Phullara (a form of the Goddess), and Bhairava associated with the site is known as Vishwesh.

The temple attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year and is a place of deep religious significance, surrounded by traditional Bengal village landscapes.

Main Poojas Performed

• • Daily Pooja and Aarti:The principal worship offered daily to Goddess Phullora (Shakti). Offerings include flowers, rice, incense, lamps, and mantra chanting.
  • Bhairava (Vishvesh) Worship: Lord Vishvesh (a form of Bhairava) is worshipped as the guardian deity of the Shakti Peetha.
  • Special Festival Poojas:During Maghi Purnima, Navratri, and Durga Puja, special havans, collective worship, and extended rituals are performed.

Important Days and Times for Pooja

• Major Festival:
  • Maghi Purnima (Phullora Mela – January/February))
  • Navratri (Sharad & Chaitra)
  • Durga Puja
  • Mahashivratri
  • Holi
• Auspicious Days:
  • All days of Navratri
  • Purnima (Full Moon days)
• Daily Timings:
  • Morning Pooja – after temple opening (early morning)
  • Evening Aarti – before temple closing

Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

Men:

• • • Dhoti with kurta preferred
    • Alternatively, clean trousers with kurta

Women:

• • • Saree preferred
    • Salwar-kameez or other modest traditional attire acceptable

General Guidelines:

• • Modest, clean, and respectful clothing
  • Avoid revealing or inappropriate western attire

Official Websites

Birbhum District Tourism (West Bengal Government):
https://www.birbhumtourism.in/en/labpurfulloratola

West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation::
https://www.wbtdcl.com

Temple Trust Website:
• No officially published temple trust website is currently available.