Bakreshwar Hot Spring

Bakreshwar is a village situated about 5 to 6 hours from Kolkata in Dubrajpur. It is famous for its hot water springs. Owing to its sacredness, Bakreshwar is visited by many pilgrims and devotees from West Bengal and other states. It is situated on the banks of the Bakreshwar River. There are many natural hot water springs next to the temple. Its water is as hot as 80 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The spring water is believed to be holy and truly worshipped by the devotees. It is said that the spring hot water has curable power. That’s why people are often seen dipping their hands and feet into it just to absorb the healing divine energies. Bakreshwar is also a place of geological interest. There are ten hot springs here. These are Paphara ganga, Baitarani ganga, Khar kunda, Bhairav kunda, Agni kunda, Dudh kunda, Surya kunda, Shwet ganga, Brahma kunda, Amrita kunda. Because of the deep circulation of meteoric water along weak planes of granite country rock, the water remains hot.

Attraction

The main attraction of this place is the hot water. Many people come to see the hot water and dip in the calming water, which makes them relax. Near the water, there are many temples, including Bakreswar Temple. Agni Kunda is the hottest spring in Bakreswar hot spring. This place is a holy place, and for this reason, many devotees come to visit this place. Many non-devotees also come to enjoy the beauty of the spring. One can enjoy both the Bakreswar temple and hot spring water at the same time. This is the attraction of this place. The main attractions of this place are the hot spring water, the temple, and the holy water of the spring.

History

The village has been named after Lord Shiva, who was worshipped by an ancient saint named Ashtavakra. Bakra (Vakra) means bent or curved, and Ishwar means God. Ashtavakra was a man and, in his body at eight places, was crippled by birth due to the curse he incurred in his mother’s womb. Nevertheless, he was born in a very enlightened state. The saint was blessed by Lord Shiva for practicing hard vows, and much later, a temple was built to preserve the holiness of this place. Bakreshwar is also one of the Shaktipeeth (centers of primitive energy), where one of the body parts of goddess Sati, the wife of Shiva, fell after her body was cut into 108 pieces by the divine Chakra of Lord Vishnu.

Inside/Outside Views

Inside the Bakreswar hot spring water there, you can see many people having baths in the hot water. There are no food stalls inside the place. There are washroom facilities for the visitors. For females, there is a different side. For the male, there is a different side to take a bath in hot water. Inside the place is the Bakreswar Temple. Outside the hot spring, there are facilities for parking convenience.

How to Reach

By air: The nearest airport to Bakreswar is the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. From there, one can hire a but to reach there.

By train: Birbhum Railway Station is the nearest station to reach Bakreswar Temple.
By yourself can reach bakreswar Hot Spring from Kolkata by bus.

Tips for Travellers

Here are some tips for the visitors who are going to visit this place.

Many people mainly come to take a bath in the holy water. For bathing, don’t use any shampoo or soap. Pregnant women are forbidden to take baths in hot water. Don’t go in the water with slippers.
Inside the place, there are no food stalls, so try to bring your food with you. Don’t forget to put a water bottle in your bag.
If you are going to bathe there, carry some extra dresses with you.
Try to obey the rules of this place.
Don’t scribble or write on the walls of the temple.
It would be good to carry an adequate amount of cash with you and don’t wait for the electronic money transfer system.
The locals are polite so you try to behave with them politely also.

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