Radha Damodar Temple, Suri, West Bengal

Radha Damodar Temple, Suri, West Bengal

Radha Damodar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Suri City in Birbhum District in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple is also known as Ghunsa Mandir and is situated in a locality called Sonatorpara. The temple is considered as the oldest and the finest temple in Suri City.

History

The temple was built in 17^th century CE. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

The Temple was built in Aatchaalaa style. The Temple was raised on foundation made of laterite stone. The temple consists of a small garbhagriha and a verandah with triple arched entrances. The frontal façade is decorated lavishly with terracotta ornamentations depicting Krishna Leela, incarnations of Lord Vishnu and deities from Hindu pantheon. The idol inside the sanctum has been long lost. The temple is about 35 feet tall.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Suri Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Suri Railway Station, 18 Kms from Sainthia, 36 Kms from Bolpur, 63 Kms from Durgapur Airport, 65 Kms from Durgapur, 193 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 194 Kms from Kolkata. Suri is well-connected by road & rail from Calcutta and Durgapur. Suri is located on the Andal–Sainthia branch line of Eastern Railway. It is on Panagarh – Morgram Highway.

Location