Raj
Rajeshwari Temple, Baranagar,
West Bengal
Raj Rajeshwari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, 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 newly built and houses an image of
Goddess Durga. Her image is made by combining eight metals, also known as Ashta
Dhatu. Idols of Jayadurga, Madangopal, Vishnu, Mahalaskhmi and Karunamoyee can
be found in the temple premises. Remains of ancient terracotta temples can be
found nearby.
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.
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