Jora Deul, Baidyapur, West Bengal

Jora Deul, Baidyapur, West Bengal

Jora Deul is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Baidyapur  Village in the Kalna II CD block in the Kalna subdivision of the Purba Bardhaman District in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Jora Deul consists of two Deuls joined together and hence, the temple came to be called as Jora Deul. It is a unique style found nowhere else in West Bengal and can be considered as one of the most unique brick-built temples of the country.

History

The temple was built in 1550 CE by Subhananda Pal and extensively renovated at a later date. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

The Temple consists of two deuls (temples) are interconnected with a passage. It is a unique style found nowhere else in West Bengal and can be considered as one of the most unique brick-built temples of the country. The main temple faces east and the smaller one faces north. Their facades are of curved bricks. Both the temples were built originally with square bases and possibly domed tops. The main temple has an inscription over its doorway. The walls are decorated with intricate terracotta works depicting floral & geometric patterns, social scenes and tales from the great Hindu epics.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 8 Kms from Boinchi, 8 Kms from Boinchi Railway Station, 13 Kms from Kalna, 14 Kms from Ambika Kalna Railway Station, 46 Kms from Bardhaman, 85 Kms from Kolkata and 85 Kms from Kolkata Airport. The temple is situated on the Boinchi to Kalna route. Boinchi Railway Station is situated on the Howrah – Bardhaman main line.

Location