Krosjhuri Siddheshwar Temple – West Bengal

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Krosjhuri Siddheshwar Temple – West Bengal

Krosjhuri, Purulia District

West Bengal 723121

Moolavar

Siddheshwar

Introduction

• Location: Krosjhuri village, Kashipur block, Purulia District, West Bengal, India.
• Distance: About 10 km from Talajuri on the Kashipur to Bankura route.
• Significance: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has been classified as a state-protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• Temple Structure: A new structure was built over the remains of an ancient one.

Puranic Significance

• Temple Layout:
  • The temple has two entrances, with lion idols guarding the main entrance.
  • The current temple is rectangular in shape with a small shikara (dome) over the sanctum.
  • Presiding Deity: The sanctum enshrines Siddheshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga.
• Historical Significance:
  • The temple is believed to be 700 years old.
  • The Linga might be the original one from the ancient temple.
  • The remains of the old structure suggest the temple may have originally been a rekha vimana in the nagara style of architecture.

References

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

Century/Period

700 years old.

Managed By

Department of Archaeology (DOA)

Nearest Bus Station

Talajuri

Nearest Railway Station

Indrabil Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Ranchi Airport

Location on Map

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