Bahula Ketugram
बहुला देवी — केतुग्राम, पश्चिम बंगाल
One of the great Shakti Peethas — where the left arm of Sati is said to have fallen. The Mother abides as Bahula at Ketugram near the Ajay river, guarded by the Bhairava Bhiruk.
Bahula of the Ajay बहुला
By the banks of the Ajay river at Ketugram in Bardhaman dwells Bahula Devi — one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the left arm of Sati fell. Worshipped in a serene old shrine, she is counted among the ancient Devi seats of Bengal, her Bhairava the fierce Bhiruk.
A form of Chandika
At Bahula the Mother is revered as a form of Chandika, the Devi who slays evil — the arm that fell here recalling her power to strike down all darkness.
By the Ajay river
The shrine near the Ajay is a peaceful Shakta seat, taken by pilgrims along with the great Devi temples of Bardhaman and Birbhum.
Where the left arm fell कथा
As Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra divided the body of Sati, her left arm came to rest at Ketugram, and the Mother took her seat there as Bahula, guarded by Shiva himself as the Bhairava Bhiruk.
Bengal, most densely woven with the worship of the Mother, honours Bahula among its many Peethas, her shrine drawing devotees through the great autumn festivals.
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namaḥ ॥
Seva at the sanctum पूजा
Bahula is a village shrine in Bardhaman; local worship runs morning and evening. Confirm the exact route and timings locally before visiting.
| Seva / Aarti | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Morning worship | Local nitya puja |
| Evening worship | Local sandhya aarti |
| Special seva | Navratri & Durga Puja |
Offerings
Chunari, sindoor, red hibiscus, sweets and coconut, in the Bengali Shakta manner.
Bengal's Devi circuit
Take Bahula with Kankalitala, Attahas, Ujani and the Devi temples of Bardhaman on a wider Shakti yatra.
Festivals पर्व
Durga Puja & Navratri
Bengal's supreme festival of the Mother.
Kali Puja
The great night of the dark Mother across Bengal.
Vasanti / Chaitra Navratri
The spring worship of the Devi.
Yatra guide यात्रा
🚉 By Train
Reach via Katwa junction; Bardhaman is the larger railhead for the region.
🚗 By Road
At Ketugram in Bardhaman district, near the Ajay river; reachable by road from Katwa.
🗓️ Best time
Durga Puja, Navratri and the pleasant winter months.
🛕 Combine with
Kankalitala, Attahas, Ujani and Katwa's Devi shrines.
🙏 Note
A rural Peeth — ask locally for the precise shrine and puja times.