Krosjhuri Siddheshwar Temple - West Bengal

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Krosjhuri Siddheshwar Temple – West Bengal

Krosjhuri, Purulia District

West Bengal 723121

Moolavar

Siddheshwar

Introduction

Siddheshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Krosjhuri village in Kashipur block in Purulia District in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple has been classified as a state protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The Temple is situated at about 10 Kms from Talajuri on Kashipur to Bankura route.

Puranic Significance

The temple complex has two entrances. The main entrance has idol of lion on either side guarding the shrine. The temple is a new structure built over the remains of an ancient structure. The temple is rectangular on plan and has a small shikara over the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Siddheshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga. The Temple is believed to be 700 years old.

The Linga might be the original Linga from the ancient temple. The remains of the ancient structure indicate the structure might have been a rekha vimana of nagara style. The temple houses a sculpture of Mahishasura Mardini, hero stones, sculptures, door frame, architectural fragments and ancient artifacts collected from the nearby area as well as from the temple.

References

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