Raj Rajeshwari Temple, Baranagar, West Bengal

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.

Location