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Maa Jogadya Temple
Kshirgram, West Bengal • East India
Shakti: Yogadya (Jogadya) • Bhairava: Kshirakhandaka
Sacred character: Yogadya worship in Kshirgram's water-linked village tradition
Maa Jogadya Temple stands in Kshirgram in Purba Bardhaman. The Peeth's identity is closely tied to a sacred water tradition and to the seasonal ceremonial movement of the Goddess, making local ritual practice central to understanding the site.
Temple customs, access and ritual schedules can change. Check the linked authority before travelling and follow on-site directions.
Today’s Key Info
Crowd Expectation
Allow flexible queue time
Weekends and major observances often bring heavier footfall.
Arrival Guidance
Come early when possible
Early arrival leaves more time for security, queues and the final approach.
Visitor guidanceDarshan and Services
Use authorised channels
Check worship, donation, prasad and access arrangements directly.
Visitor information: District Information • Updated: 29 September 2026
Map
Mandir Location Snapshot
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Latitude23.25
Longitude88.15
AddressMaa Jogadya Temple, Kshirgram, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Presiding formYogadya, also written Jogadya
Elevation20 m (66 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
City / localityKshirgram
DistrictPurba Bardhaman
State / provinceWest Bengal
CountryIndia
RailKaichar and Katwa are useful rail approaches depending on the service used, followed by local road travel.
AirKazi Nazrul Islam Airport at Andal is the nearest regional airport; Kolkata is the major gateway.
RoadReach Kshirgram by road from Katwa, Bardhaman or nearby stations; arrange the final local vehicle and return in advance.
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Yogadya Shakti PeethThe Peeth name honoured at this destination.
Yogadya (Jogadya)The Goddess form worshipped here.
Right great toeThe sacred association remembered in tradition.
KshirgramWest Bengal, India.
Mandir Overview
An introduction to Maa Jogadya Temple and its pilgrimage setting.
Maa Jogadya Temple stands in Kshirgram in Purba Bardhaman. The Peeth's identity is closely tied to a sacred water tradition and to the seasonal ceremonial movement of the Goddess, making local ritual practice central to understanding the site.
Maa Jogadya Temple in Kshirgram is the physical shrine for the Yogadya Shakti Peeth tradition.
Shakti Peeth Identity
The temple, Goddess, Bhairava and sacred association remembered at this pilgrimage destination.
Maa Jogadya Temple
The principal pilgrimage destination described on this page.
Yogadya (Jogadya)
The presiding Goddess form worshipped at this shrine.
Kshirakhandaka
The Bhairava remembered with this Peeth.
Right great toe
Temple tradition connects this Peeth with this part of Sati.
Yogadya Shakti Peeth
A revered Shakti Peeth associated with Kshirgram.
Peetha Nirnaya Tantra and Shakti Peetha Stotram
The sacred identity is preserved through regional worship and pilgrimage.
Mythology and Sacred Tradition
The attributed sacred account associated with this Peeth.
The Peetha Nirnaya and related Shakti Peeth traditions associate Sati's right great toe with Kshirgram. Yogadya, also written Jogadya, Jugaadya or Yugadya, is the Shakti and Kshirakhandaka is the Bhairava.
This devotional association is presented as temple tradition and is not described as an archaeological finding.
Historical Importance
Sacred memory, the development of the shrine and its continuing place in worship.
Temple Tradition
The Peetha Nirnaya and related Shakti Peeth traditions associate Sati's right great toe with Kshirgram. Yogadya, also written Jogadya, Jugaadya or Yugadya, is the Shakti and Kshirakhandaka is the Bhairava.
The Shrine through Time
The shrine's antiquity is preserved mainly through textual and local tradition rather than a continuous dated building record. The present temple and its annual rites reflect later rebuilding within a much older village cult.
Continuing Worship
Maa Jogadya Temple in Kshirgram is the physical shrine for the Yogadya Shakti Peeth tradition.
Temple Complex and Sacred Setting
Architecture, the principal shrine and the landscape experienced by pilgrims.
Architecture and Design
The temple complex is modest and shaped by the adjoining sacred water setting. Ritual access to the Goddess follows local ceremonial rules, so the experience may differ during the principal annual observances.
Maa Jogadya Temple
The main darshan destination within the wider sacred precinct.
Kshirgram, West Bengal
Yogadya worship in Kshirgram's water-linked village tradition.
Spiritual Importance
The Goddess, Peeth tradition and devotional meaning of the pilgrimage.
Yogadya (Jogadya)
Devotees approach the shrine for darshan, prayer and the grace of the Goddess.
Right great toe
The Peetha Nirnaya and related Shakti Peeth traditions associate Sati's right great toe with Kshirgram. Yogadya, also written Jogadya, Jugaadya or Yugadya, is the Shakti and Kshirakhandaka is the Bhairava.
Yogadya worship in Kshirgram's water-linked village tradition
The shrine’s physical setting and devotional memory shape the pilgrimage.
Prayer and Darshan
Visitors join a continuing Shakta tradition expressed through worship, festivals and offerings.
Living Sacred Tradition
Daily worship, major observances and respectful conduct at the shrine.
Daily Devotion
General darshan when available; Traditional village offerings; Participation in annual rites only under temple direction.
Festival Tradition
Baisakhi or Jaistha seasonal festival, Navaratri, Durga Puja draw focused worship and larger gatherings.
Temple Conduct
Follow local directions around the sacred water and ritual areas.
Quick Decision Box
Three choices that help shape a practical temple visit.
Choose your arrival
Prefer an early, non-festival arrival when possible and check the current opening pattern.
Review timingsUse authorised services
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters for ritual services and donations.
Review servicesAllow a flexible circuit
Keep transport, queue and weather time available before adding nearby sacred places.
See nearby placesDarshan Process
A simple sequence for a respectful visit, subject to current temple directions.
- Check the day’s scheduleNo dependable current temple-authority schedule was found. Confirm ordinary-day darshan and the special annual ritual programme locally.
- Plan the final approachReach Kshirgram by road from Katwa, Bardhaman or nearby stations; arrange the final local vehicle and return in advance.
- Prepare for securityCarry only permitted belongings and follow local screening instructions.
- Join the authorised queueUse the current entrance and any designated queue route.
- Observe temple customsFollow footwear, photography and sanctum guidance.
- Receive darshan of Yogadya (Jogadya)Move calmly, respect other devotees and follow priest or staff directions.
- Continue only if time permitsAdd nearby sacred places after the principal darshan.
How to Reach
Plan the regional journey and the final local approach separately.
Air gateway
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport at Andal is the nearest regional airport; Kolkata is the major gateway.
Rail connection
Kaichar and Katwa are useful rail approaches depending on the service used, followed by local road travel.
Road and final approach
Reach Kshirgram by road from Katwa, Bardhaman or nearby stations; arrange the final local vehicle and return in advance.
Mandir Timings and Visitor Information
Published hours are shown where a reliable schedule is available; local changes can still apply.
Festivals and Major Observances
Major observances can change access, transport and queue patterns.
Baisakhi or Jaistha seasonal festival
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Navaratri
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Durga Puja
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Festival dates, routes and access arrangements may differ from the regular programme.
Pooja and Temple Services
Use authorised channels for worship services, offerings and donations.
General darshan when availableTraditional village offeringsParticipation in annual rites only under temple direction
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters, and check availability before making payment.
Best Time to Visit
Balance weather, walking conditions, temple hours and major crowd periods.
Quieter Arrival
Non-festival weekdays may offer a calmer visit, though queues can still vary.
Allow More Time
Baisakhi or Jaistha seasonal festival, Navaratri, Durga Puja can bring substantial crowds and route changes.
Seasonal Readiness
Check the local forecast and prepare for the region, walking route and season.
Temple Schedule
No dependable current temple-authority schedule was found. Confirm ordinary-day darshan and the special annual ritual programme locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current, conservative answers for planning the visit.
No dependable current temple-authority schedule was found. Confirm ordinary-day darshan and the special annual ritual programme locally.
The presiding form is Yogadya (Jogadya). The Shakti Peeth association is presented as temple tradition.
According to the tradition associated with this Peeth, the sacred association is Right great toe. This is a devotional attribution, not an archaeological claim.
Plan the regional journey and final local approach separately. Reach Kshirgram by road from Katwa, Bardhaman or nearby stations; arrange the final local vehicle and return in advance.
Recheck the opening pattern, local access, weather and festival arrangements through the linked visitor-information source.
Reference Notes
Current visitor sources and the interpretation used for traditional claims.
- Current visitor source: District Information.
- Current visitor source: West Bengal Tourism.
- Sacred tradition: Shakti, Bhairava and Sati associations are attributed devotional traditions.
- Map data: The visible pin, schema coordinates and runtime astronomy use 23.25, 88.15 in Asia/Kolkata.
Nearby Mandirs and Spiritual Circuit
Sacred and cultural places that can be combined with the principal darshan when time and local conditions permit.
Kshirgram sacred water setting
Kshirgram pilgrimage circuit
A useful nearby stop within the wider Kshirgram visitor circuit.
Katwa
Kshirgram pilgrimage circuit
A useful nearby stop within the wider Kshirgram visitor circuit.
Purba Bardhaman temple circuit
Kshirgram pilgrimage circuit
A nearby sacred stop often combined with pilgrimage in the Kshirgram area.