Baital Jhagrai Chandi Temple, West Bengal

Address

Baital Jhagrai Chandi Temple, West Bengal

Baital village, Bishnupur subdivision,

Bankura district,

West Bengal 722138

Amman

Durga

Introduction

   Jhagrai Chandi Temple is dedicated to goddess Durga located in Baital village in the Joypur CD block in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple was constructed in 1659 CE by the ruler of the Malla Dynasty. This temple stands over a low raised platform and follows rekha nagara style of architecture. The temple consists of sanctum and a shallow porch. The sanctum enshrines an image of goddess Durga. The exterior is plain. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is situated on Majdiha to Kamarpukur route.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/p/west-bengal.html

Century/Period

1659 CE

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) – West Bengal

Nearest Bus Station

Baital

Nearest Railway Station

Joypur Station

Nearest Airport

Kolkata

Location on Map

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