How to Reach

Delhi → Temple:

• Fly to Dhaka.
• Travel to Barisal/Shikarpur by road/rail/river.
• Reach the temple in Shikarpur village.

Ahmedabad → Temple:

• Fly (often via Kolkata) to Dhaka.
• Proceed to Barisal/Shikarpur.
• Reach the temple by local transport.

History of the Temple

Sugandha Shaktipeeth is believed to be the site where the nose of Sati fell. The presiding goddess is Sunanda and Shiva is worshipped as Traimbak. The temple has humble origins, built and rebuilt by villagers over centuries, and is located near the river in Shikarpur, Barisal.

Main Poojas Performed

• Narmada Devi Puja (Primary Puja):
  • Worship of Goddess Narmada as a manifestation of Shakti.
• Devi Aarti:
  • Performed daily in the morning and evening.
• Abhishek:
  • Ritual bathing of the deity using holy water.
• Dashain (Durga Puja)
  • Major annual festival with elaborate rituals and community participation.

Important Days and Times for Pooja

• Major Festival:
  • Navaratri (Sharad and Chaitra)
  • Diwali
  • Makar Sankranti
• Auspicious Days:
  • All nine days of Navaratri
  • Full Moon (Purnima) days
  • Mondays
• Temple Timings:
  • Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  (Timings may vary during festivals)

Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

Men:
• Dhoti, kurta-pyjama, or modest traditional clothing.

Women:

• Saree, salwar kameez, or modest traditional attire.

Restrictions:

• Shorts, sleeveless tops, and revealing clothing are not permitted.

Official Websites

Government / Tourism Reference:

No official government or temple trust website exists for a ‘Goddess Shondesh’ temple in Bangladesh.

– Verified references associate Shondesh Shaktipeeth with Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India.
– Reference temple listings: indiatemple.net (Shondesh / Narmada Devi Shaktipeeth).