Kanchrapara Krishna Rai Temple – West Bengal

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Kanchrapara Krishna Rai Temple – West Bengal

Kanchrapara Town,

Parganas district,

West Bengal 741235

Moolavar

Lord Vishnu

Introduction

Krishna Rai Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kanchrapara Town of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple is also called as Rathtala temple. Kanchrapara is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). The temple is situated on Barrackpore to Madanpur route.

Puranic Significance

The temple was constructed in 1785 CE by Nemai Charan and Gour Chara Mallick. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple follows atchala style of architecture. The atchala style is similar to the four-sided char chala temple style, but with a small replica of the base temple on top. The temple stands over a raised platform at the centre of a huge complex surrounded by two boundary walls. The temple is about 60 feet tall. The temple consists of sanctum and a verandah with triple arched entrance. The façade is decorated with terracotta lotus motifs. The façade contains a terracotta foundation plaque and a later period marble plaque. The Dol Manch can be seen outside the temple complex. This structure is fenced and not accessible to the public. The rath (temple car) with nine pinnacles can be seen at the temple entrance.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/12/krishna-rai-temple-kanchrapara-west-bengal.html