Kalyaneshwari Temple is a centuries-old Hindu shrine near Asansol, dedicated to Goddess Kalyaneshwari—an incarnation of Goddess Kali. Perched on the banks of the Barakar River close to the Jharkhand border, it is revered as a Shakti Peetha where the arm of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen, symbolizing divine feminine energy and protection.
The temple’s origins trace back over 500 years, with local legends attributing its founding to the Raja of Panchkot in gratitude for divine blessings. As one of the Shakti Peethas, it is believed that Sati’s left arm fell here after Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance. The site became associated with fertility and well-being; childless women often visit seeking the goddess’s grace.