Thursday, May 13, 2021

Ratneswara Temple, Jagannathpur, West Bengal

Ratneswara Temple, Jagannathpur, West Bengal

Ratneswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Jagannathpur Village in the Barjora CD block in the Bankura Sadar subdivision of the Bankura District in the Indian state of West Bengal, India. The Temple was probably built in the second half of the 18th 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 Odishan style of architecture. The temple consists of rekha deula and Nata Mandapa. The Nata Mandapa is of recent construction. The tower is surmounted by a large amalaka. The exterior of the temple is largely plain.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 12 Kms from Beliatore Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Beliatore Railway Station, 13 Kms from Barjora, 23 Kms from Durgapur Railway Station, 25 Kms from Durgapur, 29 Kms from Durgapur Bus Stand, 32 Kms from Bankura, 45 Kms from Durgapur Airport, 184 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 186 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is situated at about 6 Kms from Baharakhulya on Bankura to Durgapur route.

Location

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