Kiriteswari Temple

The unique feature of this temple is the absence of any image or deity.  Here Goddess Maa Kiriteswari, also known as Mukuteshwari, (as her mukut or crown fell) is represented only by a Red coloured stone which is worshipped by devotees.  The Red coloured stone is covered with a veil and is changed only on Ashtami of each Durga Puja and given a sacred bath. The Kirit or crown has been worshipped through ages. At present, the headdress is preserved at Rani Bhabani’s Guptamath opposite the temple. There is a high altar on which a small altar is seen. Here the face of Maa Kiriteshwari is indexed.

Rani Bhabani was a zamindar of Rajshahi (now in Bangladesh). She was known for her philanthropy and generosity. She is believed to have constructed over hundreds of guest houses and temples across Bengal.  She has contributed generously to the construction of water tanks and educational institutions.