Chandrakona Parvatinatha Temple, West Bengal

Address

Chandrakona Parvatinatha Temple, West Bengal

Chandrakona,

Paschim Medinipur district, 

West Bengal 721201

Moolavar

Shiva

Introduction

The Parvatinatha Temple (Parbatinath) is a saptadasa-ratna (seventeen-pinnacled) temple, built in the 19th century at Chandrakona in Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, The roof of a ratna temple “is surmounted by one or more towers or pinnacles called ratna (jewel). The simplest form has a single central tower (eka-ratna), to which may be added four more at the corners (pancha-ratna)”. The number of towers or pinnacles can be increased up to a maximum of twenty five. Mc Cutchion classifies the Parvatinatha temple as a standard saptadasa-ratna. Built in the 19th century, it has rich terracotta and stucco decoration and measures 21’ 6” square.

Century/Period

19th century CE

Nearest Bus Station

Chandrakona

Nearest Railway Station

Chandrakona Road

Nearest Airport

Kolkata

Location on Map

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