The renowned Chandranath Shaktipeeth Temple, dedicated to the divine Goddess Bhavani, is one of 51 sacred shrines located in Sitakunda Station’s Chandranath Hill in Chittagong District, Bangladesh. Hindu scriptures state that this revered and venerated spot marks where Sati’s right arm fell; thus making it a coveted destination for devotees who embark on their spiritual journey here. The temple at the top of hill is actually an abode to Lord Bhairava rather than the actual Devi Peetha itself – further solidifying its reverence amongst pilgrims.
Here, two idols stand proudly: one of Devi Sati known as Bhavani and the other is Lord Shiva named Chandrashekhar. The latter title symbolizes those that have a moon upon their head or crown. As many locals believe, Lord Shiva himself vowed to visit Chandrasekhar Mountain during Kali Yuga. An exquisite marble structure with intricate art adorns this temple, making it even more remarkable than before!
The name, Shakti Peeth Chattal, is related to the famous town of Chatgaon in Bangladesh—the place it was established. This area also goes by Chitagaon among those living within its district. Across India there are a total of 51 Shakti Peetas; out of these 4 are known as Adi Shaktipeeth and 18 as Maha Shakti Peeths.
