Siddheshwar Temple, Krosjhuri, West Bengal

Siddheshwar Temple, Krosjhuri, West Bengal

Siddheshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Krosjhuri village in Kashipur block in Purulia District in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple has been classified as a state protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

The temple complex has two entrances. The main entrance has idol of lion on either side guarding the shrine. The temple is a new structure built over the remains of an ancient structure. The temple is rectangular on plan. and has a small shikara over the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Siddheshwar, in the form of Shiva Linga.

The Linga might be the original Linga from the ancient temple. The remains of the ancient structure indicate the structure might have been a rekha vimana of nagara style. The temple houses a sculpture of Mahishasura Mardini, hero stones, sculptures, door frame, architectural fragments and ancient artifacts collected from the nearby area as well as from the temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Talajuri, 11 Kms from Indrabil Railway Station, 13 Kms from Kashipur, 15 Kms from Kashipur Bus Stand, 50 Kms from Bankura, 51 Kms from Purulia, 174 Kms from Ranchi Airport and 225 Kms from Kolkata. The Temple is situated at about 10 Kms from Talajuri on Kashipur to Bankura route.

Location