More About Sugandha Devi Shaktipeeth

Sugandha Shakti peeth is a temple dedicated to Goddess Sunanda. It is located in the village of Shikarpur, 10 miles north of Barisal, in Bangladesh. Sugandha Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

It is said that the nose of Maa Sati fell here. The idol of Maa Sati is called as ‘Sunanda’ and lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Traimbak’. The Bhairav temple is in Ponabalia, located 5 miles south of Jhalkati rail station. Ponabalia is under the village Shamrail situated on the bank of the river Sunanda.

How to reach Sugandha Devi Shaktipeeth?

• By Air Fly to Barisal Airport and travel 21 km by taxi to Shikarpur Village.
• By Train Arrive at Jhalkati Railway Station, then take a taxi or rickshaw (8 km to the temple).
• By Road Accessible by road from Barisal, using public transport or taxis​.

Sugandha Devi Shaktipeeth Services

• Puja Services Traditional pujas and rituals.
• Accommodation Basic nearby lodging for pilgrims.
• Prasadam Devotional offerings provided.
• Guided Tours Local guides available for temple history.

Sugandha Devi Shaktipeeth Aarti Timings

Not having specific timings.

Tourist Places 

• Mundpasha Shree Shree Durgaam Temple
• Church of Bangladesh
• Thakur Bari
• National Tourism and Picnic Spot
• Sher-e-Bangla Memorial Museum
• Surya Monir Fair Grounds

Local Food Speciality of Sugandha Devi Shaktipeeth

• Panta Bhat (fermented rice)
• Aloo Bhorta (mashed spiced potatoes)
• Shukto (vegetable stew)
• Beguni (fried eggplant fritters)
• Cholar Dal (chickpea lentil curry)
• Mishti (Bengali sweets like Roshogolla and Sandesh)