Baba Bhoothnath Chadawa Seva

🛕 Bhoothnath

Shri Bhootnath Temple in Kolkata is a 300-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located near Nimtala Ghat. It is famous for its unique and ancient ritual, Bhasma Aarti, where ashes from the adjacent cremation ground are used in worship, a tradition symbolizing the connection between life and death

Importance of Chadawa & Offerings at Bhoothnath Temple.

• • Descent of gods: It is believed that on this auspicious day, gods descend to Earth to bathe in the Ganges River, making the ritualistic bathing (Kartik Snan) particularly sacred.
  • Rituals of devotion: Devotees perform rituals like Jal & Doodh Chadawa to honor the gods and ancestors. The celebrations are a way to show gratitude and devotion, other forms of Devotion as below are also performed:-

• • Offering Belpatra
  • Offering Dhatura
  • Offering Bhasm
  • Offering Neelkanth
  • Offering Bhang

• • Auspicious time for offerings: Offering chadawa at Bhootnath Temple is especially significant because of the temple’s dedication to Shiva and its proximity to the Nimtala Ghat, which hosts elaborate celebrations during this time.