Bhabaniswar Temple, Baranagar, West Bengal

Bhabaniswar Temple, Baranagar, West Bengal

Bhabaniswar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Baranagar Village in Murshidabad Jiaganj Tehsil in Murshidabad District in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is situated on the banks of Hooghly River. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/05/baranagar-temples-history.html

The Temple

This temple is the tallest lime and mortar temple at Baranagar. The temple is about 18 meters tall. The temple is octagonal in shape and its dome (roof) looks like an inverted lotus. It has a corridor with sloping roof around the inner sanctum and is decorated with large floral motifs. The façade is decorated with human figurines, but the artwork seems to be average in terms of workmanship.

Connectivity

Baranagar is located 2 Kms from Azimganj City Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from Basulitala Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Azimganj, 3 Kms from Azimganj Junction Railway Station, 12 Kms from Kiriteswar Shaktipeeth, 15 Kms from Murshidabad, 21 Kms from Berhampore, 35 Kms from Raghunathganj, 102 Kms from Suri, 203 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 215 Kms from Kolkata. Baranagar is situated on Azimganj to Balia route.

Location