Fullara, Sacred temple complex in Birbhum district, India.
Fullara is a religious site in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India, situated near the Ishani River in Dakshindihi village. The site centers on a plain stone form venerated as the goddess, and the surrounding complex has a small temple structure and open areas where pilgrims gather.
Hindu texts say this is the spot where the lip of the goddess Sati fell to earth after her body was divided following her death. That account established the site as a place of worship, and it has drawn pilgrims from across the region for centuries.
Fullara is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, a network of sacred sites tied to the goddess Sati, and the presiding goddess here is known as Phullara. Pilgrims visiting the site today often perform rituals that follow patterns passed down through generations, including offerings and communal prayers near the central stone.
The site is close to Bolpur Santiniketan, the nearest railway station, which makes it reachable for visitors coming from larger cities. On-site facilities include drinking water, food stalls, restrooms, and shops selling offerings, so visitors do not need to bring much with them.
Although Fullara is counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas, it receives far fewer visitors than most other sites in that group, so the experience here tends to be quieter and more personal. The riverside location along the Ishani also sets it apart from the other Shakti Peetha sites, most of which are not near a small rural river.
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