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Vakreshwar Shakti Peeth

 
Vakreshwar Shakti Peeth

Devi mind or the centre of the brows fell here and tell the idols areDeviasMahishamardini (the slayer of Mahishasura) and Shiva as Vakranath. Near Ahmedpur station – about 15 miles there from. There are seven hot springs and also the Paphara (remover of sins) river. The Mahamuni Ashtabakra found enlightenment here. On Shivaratri (night) there is a grand Mela (fete) here. The Ajay, Mayurakshi, Bakreswar (Vakreswar – spelt so in Bengal) and Dwarka are the principle rivers of Birbhum district. There is also a modern power plant at Bakreswar.