Thursday, May 13, 2021

Radha Damodar Temple, Ghutgarya, West Bengal

Radha Damodar Temple, Ghutgarya, West Bengal

Radha Damodar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Ghutgarya Town in the Barjora CD block in the Bankura Sadar subdivision of the Bankura District in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple was built in 17th century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).




The Temple

The temple follows rekha deula style of Kalinga architecture. The temple is pancharatha on plan. The temple is about 40 feet tall. The top of the shikara is decorated with 4 udyota simhas is crowned by amalaka and Kalasha. Sculptures can be seen on top of the façade. There is no deity enshrined in the sanctum. The exterior is largely plain.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Barjora, 13 Kms from Durgapur Railway Station, 13 Kms from Durgapur Bus Stand, 33 Kms from Durgapur Airport, 38 Kms from Bankura, 183 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 184 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Barjora on Durgapur to Bankura route.

Location

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