Kanak Durga Temple

History says that the feudal king of Chilakigarh, Gopinath Singh, built this temple. Following a divine dream, he crafted the idol using his wife's bangles. Locals say that once upon a time human sacrifices offered to Deity until the blood reached Dulung river (following down the temple).^[5] However, following the goddess's directive, this practice was stopped. Yet, animal sacrifices, specifically goat sacrifices, still occur. This takes place on the night of Ashtami, deep within the nearby forest. Only members of the royal family participate in the night worship. Locals believe that on Navami, the offerings are cooked by Goddess Durga herself. During the Maoist era, the statue was stolen twice in 2007–2008.^[6] A new idol made of Ashtadhatu (an alloy of eight metals) was created. CCTV cameras were installed in the temple. The Kanak Durga Temple has also made its place on the tourism map of West Bengal.^[7] There is a vast herbal forest adjacent to the temple.^[8]

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