Panchamukhi Shiva Temple, Baranagar, West Bengal

Panchamukhi Shiva Temple, Baranagar, West Bengal

Panchamukhi Shiva 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. This Temple is situated on the banks of the 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 facing towards south and situated on a small garden. The temple was built on low raised platform. It is dochala or Ek Bangla (2 roofed hut shaped). The temple consists of a small garbhagriha and a verandah with triple arched entrances. The Sanctum houses a five faced Shiva Linga. The frontal façade is decorated lavishly with terracotta ornamentations depicting the legends from Ramayana. Much of the terracotta works are faded due to the colour coating.

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