Garh Jungle


Garh Jungle is an important place in Hindu mythology, especially Shakta. It is located in the Kanksa CD block in the Durgapur subdivision of the Paschim Bardhaman district in West Bengal.
Ashram of Medhas Muni was established here.

Geography

Historical significance

According to Sri Sri Chandi, King Surath meet to boisya samadhi at Ashram of Medhas. This Ashram was established in Garh Jungle. King Surath and Boisya Samadhi learned Devi Mahatmya from Medhas in this place. Surath organized a durgapuja here in spring time. According to Shri Shri Chandi and Markandeya Purana this durgapuja, which was organized in Garh Jungle, was first Durgapuja of world.

Temples

established Tridebi's temple in this jungle area, i.e. Temple of Mahakali, Mahasaraswati and Mahalakshmi. Now, along with them Ashram of Medhas Muni, a Temple of Mahakal Bhairab is also there.
There were 16 temples and only two are present: Shyamarupa Mandir and Shib Mandir.