Yashora Shakti Peetha

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple is located at Ishwaripur in Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira district, Bangladesh, near the northern edge of the Sundarbans region. Dedicated to Kali as Jeshoreshwari or Yashoreshvari, the shrine is among Bangladesh’s best-known Hindu pilgrimage sites. The name means “Goddess of Jessore.” Historical tradition connects the temple with rulers and patrons of the Jessore region, although the surviving complex has undergone damage, alteration and renovation over time. A natmandir and the principal sanctuary form the focus of worship.

The site is identified with Yashora Peetha. According to the tradition recorded in this database, Sati’s palm or hand, expressed as pani, fell here. The goddess is Yashoreshvari and the associated Bhairava is Chanda, also called Chandesha in some accounts. The Shivacharita classifies Yashora among its Upapithas, whereas many later traditions count Jeshoreshwari among the principal Shakti Peethas. This difference should remain visible rather than being reduced to a single classification.

Kali Puja is the main annual festival, bringing special worship and a local gathering around the temple. Navratri and Durga Puja are also observed by devotees. Regular worship has sometimes depended on local conditions and temple arrangements, so visitors should verify access before travelling. Jeshoreshwari’s importance rests on its hand tradition, its place in Bengal’s sacred geography and the resilience of Hindu worship in Bangladesh.