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High medieval · Hindu · India

Nalateswari Temple

Nalhati, Birbhum, West Bengal · 24.3000°, 87.8200°

Kalika as NalateshwariUndetermined—Shakti Peetha
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
dating unrecorded
Undetermined

History & significance

A Shakta pitha shrine in the Birbhum town of Nalhati, which takes its name from the temple. It is counted among the 51 seats of the goddess and draws pilgrims from across Bengal.

Sthala katha — the legend

The nala, or throat, of the goddess Shakti is said to have fallen at this spot.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined