Mahakal Shakti Peeth is a famous religious place in Pakur, Jharkhand where Lord Shiva and Mother Shakti are worshipped. This place is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is a center of religious faith.
Introduction to Mahakal Shakti Peeth
The Shri Shri 1008 Mahakal Shakti Peeth temple is located at Talvadanga in Pakur district of Jharkhand state.
The Lord Mahakal Swaroop Dwadash Jyotirlinga Sthapana and Prana Pratishtha Mahotsav was held in the temple palace on 06 April 2018 under the guidance of Param Pujya Gurudev Swami Siddharth Paramhans Ji.
Eleven ton Shivlinga can be seen here. When this temple was established, there used to be a household here. It is located 3 kms very close to Pakur railway station.
The distance of this temple from the bus station is about 2 kms. In this temple, special worship of Mata Sati and Bhagwan Shiva is done. A huge Shivlinga can be seen in this Shakti Peeth temple. Which is not found in any other temple.
Importance of Mahakal Shakti Peeth
The magnificent temple of Mahakal Shakti Peeth to the west of Pakur city has emerged as a center of devotion. It is one of the many Shakti Peethas and therefore enjoys a place in religious beliefs that is reserved for very special places. Many people come here to visit and worship. One must visit here once in this life.
What is a Shakti Peeth?
According to Indian mythology, after the death of Goddess Sati, Lord Shiva took her body with him on a journey across the universe. During this time, various parts of the Goddess’s body fell at various places on earth, each of which turned into a holy pilgrimage site called Shakti Peeth.
his temple is one of them. Mahakal Shakti Peeth is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Which is located in Pakur district.
Religious and cultural importance of Shakti Peeth
Mahakal Shakti Peeth is based on the secret Vedic tradition of Shakti worship from time to time to propagate the ancient Vedic Indian culture. Mahapuja-Anushthan etc. are organized.
Mahadurga Puja, Maha Yagya, cultural competition, religious gathering etc. are successfully organized from time to time under the aegis of Mahakal Shakti Peeth. Its fame is widely known in the whole of Jharkhand and the surrounding states.
An introduction of Swami Siddharth Paramhans Ji Founder
The most revered Naishthikayati Pashupat Vrati Yajnapurush National Saint Swami Siddharth Paramhans Ji Maharaj, who had compassion for all living beings since childhood and immense respect for the worship and prayer of Shiva Linga, was born on 27 February 1942 in a Brahmin family of Lucknow.
Swami Ji’s mother was Parvati Devi and father was Pandit Rudra Pratap Narayan Pandey. His childhood name was Siddharth Shankar.
After completing practical education, on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri in 1968, he started his spiritual journey by receiving spiritual initiation from the supreme saint of Sheshamnaya Peeth, Siddha Yogiraj Shri Shri 1008 Swami Sachchidananda Paramhans Ji Maharaj. His source of inspiration is the great man Tathagata Lord Gautam Buddha.
History behind the construction of Shakti Peeth
When the most revered one reached the tribal dominated Pakur district of Jharkhand of great religious importance during his tour of India.
He was overwhelmed by the eternal fragrance of the exclusive devotion of Gaurang Prabhu Swami Chaitanya and the fragrance of his footprints, and gladly agreed to visit this divine holy place. Pakur is the confluence of Hindi, Bengali and tribal culture.
This is a Shakti dominated area. Around which many Siddha Peeths of Maa Jagdamba are situated. The purifying Ganga is divided into two forms here, welfare giving and salvation giving.
From Gaumukh, it departs to Gangasagar for the salvation of Bhagirath’s ancestors. anga meets the ocean in the form of Lakshmi as Padma for Bangladesh and in the form of salvation as Bhagirathi.
Despite being a great cultural area, Pakur is plagued by many superstitions. They consume meat and alcohol and are completely involved in the illusionary web of Tantra-Mantra.
They do not hesitate to shame the entire human race by committing horrific crimes against women power every day with the aim of nourishing their evil feelings by making women witches and Jogins.
Mahakal Shaktipeeth Temple Mahalaya was established with the aim of re-establishing morality, faith, devotion, love, harmony and pride of women in the most revered society.
Special importance for devotees
Mahakal Shaktipeeth continuously organizes Mahapujanushthan etc. based on the secret Vedic tradition of Shakti worship from time to time for the propagation of ancient literary Indian culture.
Mahadurga Puja, Mahayagya, cultural competition, religious gathering, etc. are also successfully organized from time to time under the aegis of Mahakal Shaktipeeth. Whose fame is widely known in the whole of Jharkhand and the surrounding provinces.
The temple palace has been the center of attraction for people since its inception. The divine idol of Mahakal Jyotirpunj form of 11 ton Shivling and nature form of 1000 arms Maa Jagdamba is established in the temple palace.
The work of establishing the divine idols of Shodashmatrika, Chatushtyogini, Navdurga, Dashamahavidya, Navshakti, Dashamahakali Navgrah and Ashtavarna deities, the only one in the world useful for rare Shakti Sangam and Mahanushthan based on Shakta tradition, is being carried out in the temple palace.
Architecture of Mahakal Shakti Peeth
The architecture of the temple is normal. Its structure is better than other temples. Brick, cement, sand, steel and rods etc. have been used in the construction of the temple. Marble stones have been used all around the temple. Which looks very beautiful.
The devotees who come here try to come again after darshan. This temple is the best temple of the religious culture of Pakur Jula. Those who visit this temple must visit this temple once in their life. Ask for your wish here. It is said that whoever asks for their wish in this temple with all their heart, their wish is fulfilled soon.
Main deity of the temple
Mainly Lord Shiva’s Mahakal form and Goddess Shakti are worshipped in Mahakal Shakti Peeth, Pakur. In various religious rituals, devotees also worship Ganesha, Kartikeya and other gods and goddesses, who are considered part of the Shiva family.
Temple Daily Pujan Schedule
Timings for Darshan and Pujan in the temple during summers are from Vasantik Navratri (Shukla Paksha Chait) to Sharadiya Navratri (Shukla Paksha Ashwin).
- 4.15am – Opening of Mahakaal’s doors and Prabhati prayers.
- 5.15am – Puja, Abhishek, Prabhati and distribution of Prasad.
- 7.15am – Daily Abhishek of Mahakaal.
- 8.45am – Bhog and Aarti.
- 11.30am – Midday Aarti.
- From 11.45am to 4.00pm, the doors of the temple are closed for rest and cleaning.
- 7.00pm onwards – Shringar Puja, evening worship and Aarti till 8.30pm.
- 8.45pm – Temple closed after Shayan Aarti.
Autumn Darshan-Pujan time is from Sharadiya Navratri (Shukla Paksha Ashwin) to Vasantik Navratri (Shukla Paksha Chait).
- Morning 4.45 am – Opening of Mahakaal’s doors and Prabhati prayer.
- 6.15 am – Worship, Abhishek, Prabhati and distribution of Prasad.
- 7.15 am – Daily Abhishek of Mahakaal.
- 8.45 am – Bhog and Aarti.
- 11.30 am – Midday Aarti.
- 11.45 am to 3.30 pm temple doors closed for rest and cleaning.
- Evening 6.30 pm – Shringar Puja Evening worship and Aarti till 8 pm.
- Night 8.45 pm – Bhog and Aarti.
- Night 9.15 pm – Temple closed after Shayan Aarti.
Note:– On the occasion of Shravan month, Falgun month, Monday and every Som Pradop and every Purnima, the doors of the temple Mahakal will be open for darshan from 4.15 am to 9.30 am.
On festivals like Sharadiya Navratri, Vasantik Navratri and Gupt Navratri, Akshaya Tritiya Mahashivratri, Krishna Janmashtami, the temple Mahakal will remain open throughout the day and night as per the need.
Worship of Lord Mahakal – Type of fee including amount
- General puja – Rs 101
- Shiv Mahimna Path – Rs 251
- Shiv Mahimna Stotra / 11 Pathay / Vedic Puja – Rs 551
- Rudrapath one rotation – Rs 551
- Rudrapath 11 Aavartan – Rs 4100
- Laghurudrabhishek – Rs 5100
- Parthiv Shivlinga Pujan (108) – Rs 2500
- Sahastra Parthivalinga Pujan – Rs 15000
- Maharudrabhishek – Rs 25000
- Mahamrityunjaya Ritual (125000 Mantra Numbers) – Rs 15000
- Mahamrityunjaya Path – Rs 15000
- Evening Aarti – Rs 1100
- Bhog – 251 Rs.
- Chhappan Bhog (on main rituals) – Rs. 5500
- Shringar Puja – Rs. 5500
- Shiv Sahasranaamaavali Paath one repetition – Rs. 251
- Monthly Shivratri Katha and Puja – Rs. 101
- Navgrah Shanti Shivavaaran Puja – Rs. 1100
- Vastu solution Maharudra worship and havan – 1500 rupees
Type of worship of the mother Fees included Amount
- General worship – Rs. 101 /-
- Shringar worship – Rs. 251 /-
- Durga Saptashati recitation one round – Rs. 551 /-
- Shree Sukta one round (fourth chapter with samput) – Rs. 551 /-
- Durga Saptashati 9 rounds – Rs. 2500 /-
- Abhishek of the mother (with Atharvashirsha) – Rs. 2100 /-
- Kanakdhara Strot recitation (with Shree Sukta) – Rs. 2500 /-
- Mahalakshmi Anushthan – Rs. 25000 /-
- Sandhya Aarti – Rs. 51 /-
- Bhog – Rs. 101 /-
- Chhappan Bhog (on main rituals) – Rs. 5500 /-
- Balagamukhi Anushthan – Rs. 15000 /-
- Dashamahavidya Stotra recitation – Rs. 1100 /-
- Special ritual of Durga Saptashati – Rs 25000 /-
- Durga Sastranam 108 Avartan (Ritual) – Rs 25000 /-
- Pratyangira Pujan and Ek Avartan Path – Rs 251 /-
- Bride and Groom Prapti Lalitamba Pujan – Rs 1500 /-
- Durga Shanti Path – Rs 51 /-
- Shitala Mata Pujan, Havan and Shanti Prayog – Rs 501 /-
Festivals of Mahakal Shakti Peeth
Annual festivals and programs of Mahakal Shakti Peeth Mandir Mahalaya
- Makar Sankranti
- Mahashivratri Mahotsav and Annual Convention of Temple Trust Council/Foundation Day
- Shravani Festival Month Prayant
- Krishna Janmashtami and Gopasthami Festival
- Vasantik Navratri Festival
- Mahavishyana Camp and Guru Purnima
- Sharadiya Navratri Festival
- Mahanushthan for continuous world welfare, permanent happiness, peace, longevity, health, security, social harmony, unity, integrity of the country, world brotherhood and for building Incredible India.
Note: The above-mentioned programs, events and rituals are being conducted simultaneously in the established Trilok i.e. Aishwarya Dham (Mahakal Shaktipeeth, NCR, Delhi), Arogya Dham (Mahakal Shaktipeeth, Pakur, Jharkhand) and Moksha Dham (Supaul, Bihar) continuously for several decades.
Facilities for devotees
There are many facilities available for devotees in Mahakal Shakti Peeth temple complex. Such as entry road and parking facility, rest house, prasad and bhandaar facility, clean drinking water and toilet, security and emergency services, religious ritual facility and shops of worship material.
Apart from this, if you can stay here at night. Accommodation facility is available in the temple complex. Also, many big hotels are available in the local city of Pakur district for staying. There is no problem of any kind for food and drink.
Time to visit Mahakal Shakti Peeth
If you come here from other district for darshan, then it is a very good thing, all the facilities are available here. The best time to come here is during Shivratri or Dussehra. If you have to get any kind of worship done, then you can come at any other time after seeing the Muhurat.
And if you just want to have darshan of Mahakal and Sati, then you can come here at any time. Before coming, find out some information about this place from the local people. So that you can get information about the temple and you do not have to return.
Opening and closing time of the temple
Mahakal Shakti Peeth temple opens at around 4.15 am in the summer days. The temple is closed for cleaning from 11.45 to 4.00 in the afternoon. Then it remains open from 7.00 to 8.45 in the evening.
The time table changes for winter. It opens at 4.45 in the morning and remains open till 11.45. closed from 11.45 to 3.30 in the afternoon. remains open from 6.30 to 9.00 in the night. So you can come here for darshan at any time.
How to reach Mahakal Shakti Peeth?
Pakur can be easily reached by rail and road. There is no air facility here at present. But the nearest airport is Kolkata and Ranchi. Rail facility is available from there. Mahakal Shakti Peeth Temple is situated near Pakur railway station, so one can easily reach here by rickshaw or tempo.
Other religious places in Pakur district
- Nitya Kali Mandir
- Kanchangarah cave
- Sidho Kanho Murmu Park Pakur
- rajbari, pakur
- Dharni Pahar
- MAHAKAL SHAKTI PITH
- Birkitti fort
- Martello Tower
- shiv shitla mandir, pakur
- Shingh wahini temple
- prakriti vihar, pakur
Social contribution in Mahakal Shakti Peeth
Many shops of Puja material can be seen in the temple premises. The local residents here are improving their economic condition in many ways due to this temple. Many unemployed people here get employment opportunities from this temple.
Many people earn their living by opening their own shops. This temple provides a support to the society. Special religious facilities are provided to the devotees living here. Here, on occasions like Havan, Bhajan, Kirtan, Bhog, Bhandara etc., Prasad is distributed among the local people. Which provides support to the society.
Security and system in Mahakal Shakti Peeth
Talking about security, this temple is completely safe. CCTV has also been used at various places for security here. Also, this temple is looked after by the temple trust. The members of the committee here look after this temple.
There are priests in the temple all the time. Apart from this, patrolling is also done by the police administration in the surrounding areas. The atmosphere here is of a peaceful nature. Which gives the feeling of religious power.
Experience of peace and mental purity in the temple
Residential Veda Vidyalaya has been established for the development of moral education in the area. Pakur is located in the border area of ​​Bangladesh. Due to which cruel atrocities are committed against the cow mother, who is the basis of Hindu culture, every day.
Mahakal Shaktipeeth has established “Mahakal Gau Seva Ashram” in an effort to protect the helpless, sick, milkless cow mother from cruel oppressors.
The first Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hon’ble Shri Babulal Marandi Ji laid the foundation stone of schemes like Veda Vidyalaya, old age home for orphans, comprehensive cow service ashram, Mahamrityunjay Hospital.
Self-reliant service institute for orphans and helpless women, ambulance service on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri in 2002. The work of these service schemes is pending because of obstruction and disruption of access roads.
FAQ’s
1. Where is Mahakal Shakti Peeth located?
Mahakal Shakti Peeth is located in Mahuadanga in Pakur district of Jharkhand state. This place is very important from religious and historical point of view.
2. What is the religious significance of Mahakal Shakti Peeth?
Mahakal Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, where the body parts or ornaments of Goddess Sati fell. Lord Shiva and Mother Shakti are worshipped here.
3. How to reach Mahakal Shakti Peeth?
The nearest railway station to reach Mahakal Shakti Peeth is Pakur. From there, the temple can be easily reached by taxi or bus.
4. What is the best time to worship at the temple?
The best time to worship at the temple is during Navratri and Mahashivratri. Special rituals and religious programs are organized on these days.
5. Is there accommodation facility in the temple?
Yes, rest houses and dharamshalas are available near the temple, where devotees can stay. Apart from this, hotels and guest houses are also available for stay in Pakur city.
6. Is it allowed to carry cameras inside the temple?
Photography is generally not allowed inside the temple, but you can take pictures outside the temple premises.