Temple History

Situated on the banks of the Kopai River, about 10 km from Bolpur-Shantiniketan, Kankalitala is one of Bengal’s important Shaktipeeths. According to the Pitha Nirnay Tantra, the waist (Kankhal) of Goddess Sati fell at this holy site. The presiding deity is worshipped as Goddess Kankali, while the Pitha Bhairava is revered as Rudra. A sacred pond beside the temple is believed to preserve the holy reminiscence of the Goddess. Unlike conventional idols, the Goddess Kali is worshipped here through a traditional Patachitra painting. The temple remains a major pilgrimage destination throughout the year, with the grandest celebrations taking place during Chaitra Sankranti, when a special puja and a five-day fair are organized.