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{{Short description|Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Durga}}
{{distinguish|Kanaka Durga Temple}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
|name = Kanak Durga Temple
|native_name = কনক দুর্গা মন্দির
|native_name_lang = bn
|image = Chilkigarh Kanak Durga Temple.jpg
|map_type = India# India West Bengal
|map_relief = yes
|map_caption = Location in India
|coordinates = {{coord|22.454185 |N|86.881557|E|type:landmark_region:IN_source:dewiki|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
|country = {{flag|India}}
|state = [[West Bengal]]
|district = [[Jhargram district|Jhargram]]
|location = [[Chilkigarh]]
|deity = [[Durga]]
|festivals = [[Durga Puja]]
|temple_quantity =
|monument_quantity =
|established = 500 years ago (approximately)
|creator =
|website = {{URL|https://jhargram.gov.in/tourist-place/kanak-durga-temple/|jhargram.gov.in/kanak-durga-temple}}
}}

'''Kanak Durga Temple '''is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple dedicated to [[Durga|Devi Durga]], located at [[Chilkigarh]], [[Jhargram district]] in [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Chakraborty |first=Goutam |year=2020 |title=Know Your State West Bengal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nSUhEAAAQBAJ |publisher=Arihant Publication India Limited |isbn=9789325292222 |page=156}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/FV3J%2BMM2+Chilkigarh+Kanak-Durga+Temple,+Shankar+Rd,+Chilkigarh-+Jamboni+Rd,+Chilkigarh,+West+Bengal+721505/@22.4541403,86.8816346,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3a1d825df2bb36b5:0xcc135d3c41a3b577!8m2!3d22.4541403!4d86.8816346!16s%2Fg%2F1tfvrcmf|title=Kanak Durga Temple on Google Maps|access-date= 12 July 2024}}</ref>

== About ==
The Kanak Durga Temple is laying on the bank of Dulung river, which is 14 kilometers away from [[Jhargram district|Jhargram]] town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanak Durga Temple {{!}} Jhargram District, Government of West Bengal {{!}} India |url=https://jhargram.gov.in/tourist-place/kanak-durga-temple/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |language=en-US}}</ref> The family of Ramchandra Sarangi, a [[Brahmin]] from [[Odisha]], is the family priest of the [[Jhargram Palace|Jhargram royal family]], is also the priest of this temple through generations.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://bengali.indianexpress.com/lifestyle/kanakdurga-temple-in-jhargram-479391/
| title = কয়েকশো বছরের পুরোনো মন্দির, মনস্কামনা পূরণের জন্য জঙ্গলপথ পেরিয়ে যেখানে পৌঁছন ভক্তরা
| date = 10 August 2022
| website = bengali.Indianexpress.com
| publisher = [[The Indian Express]]
| access-date = 12 July 2024
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240712014842/https://bengali.indianexpress.com/lifestyle/kanakdurga-temple-in-jhargram-479391/
| archive-date = 12 July 2024
| language = bn
}}</ref>

== History ==
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).<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://www.anandabazar.com/ananda-utsav/puja-parikrama/lesser-known-rituals-of-jhargrams-kanak-durga-temple-dgtl/cid/1462498
| title = নবমীর রাতে নরবলি হত ঝাড়গ্রামের কনকদুর্গা মন্দিরে!
| last = সরকার
| first = অনিরুদ্ধ
| date = 25 September 2023
| website = anandabazar.com
| publisher = [[Anandabazar Patrika]]
| access-date = 12 July 2024
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240712003531/https://www.anandabazar.com/ananda-utsav/puja-parikrama/lesser-known-rituals-of-jhargrams-kanak-durga-temple-dgtl/cid/1462498
| archive-date = 12 July 2024
| language = bn
}}</ref> However, following the goddess's directive, this practice was stopped. Yet, [[Animal sacrifice|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 [[Durga|Goddess Durga]] herself. During the Maoist era, the statue was stolen twice in 2007–2008.<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://bangla.latestly.com/west-bengal/durga-puja-2023jhargrams-kanak-durga-temple-is-a-blend-of-history-and-tradition-see-details-250186.html
| title = Durga Puja 2023: প্রায় ৫০০ বছরের প্রাচীন চিল্কিগড়ের কনক দুর্গা মন্দির, জনশ্রুতি অষ্টমীর রাতে ভোগ রান্না করেন দেবী স্বয়ং
| last = Mukherjee
| first = Indranil
| date = 4 October 2023
| website = bangla.latestly.com
| publisher = Latestly
| access-date = 12 July 2024
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240712010405/https://bangla.latestly.com/west-bengal/durga-puja-2023jhargrams-kanak-durga-temple-is-a-blend-of-history-and-tradition-see-details-250
| archive-date = 12 July 2024
| language = bn
| url-status = live
}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Holy Forest' around Jhargram declared Bio-Heritage Site |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/holy-forest-around-jhargram-declared-bio-heritage-site |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=Get Bengal |language=en}}</ref> There is a vast herbal forest adjacent to the temple.<ref>{{cite book
|title = Temples of Bengal
|last = Mukherjee
|first = Sreecheta
|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=lkM4DwAAQBAJ
|year = 2012
|publisher = Aesthetics Media Services
|pages = 94–99
}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Commons category-inline|Kanak Durga Temple, Jhargram}}

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