Shakti Peeth 17 of 51 · India · West Bengal
Kankalitala
कङ्कालीतला
Location: Kankalitala, Birbhum
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Devgarbha
Bhairava (Shiva)
Ruru
Body part fallen
Pelvis (kankal)
Darshan timings
06:00–12:00, 16:00–20:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
2,000–4,000
Modern access
No online booking.
Signature ritual
Bhog Aarti
Significance
Where Sati's skeleton fell. Pond next to temple holds water year-round even in summer.
Legend
Sati's pelvic bone (kankal) fell here. Image installed in pond — no traditional sanctum.
How to reach
Bolpur-Shantiniketan (9 km) → cab.
Navratri special
Kaushiki Amavasya draws crowds
Primary pujas performed here
- Pond darshan
- Pinda Daan (ancestor rites)
- Chunari
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.