Kanakesvara Temple, Kanpur,
West Bengal
Kanakesvara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanpur village in the Arambagh CD block in the Arambagh subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kanpur is situated between Mundeshvari river and Dwarakeswar river.
History
The
temple is believed to be built in 19th century CE. The Temple is one of the state protected
monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological
Survey of India.
The Temple
The temple
follows eka ratna style of architecture. The temple has a square flat roof with
curved cornices and a pinnacle over the top. It has open verandah with triple
arched entrance on all sides of the temple.
Festivals
Gajan
festival of Lord Shiva and the Kalu Rai fair are the festivals celebrated here
with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The
temple is located at about 5 Kms from Muthadanga Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Arambagh,
8 Kms from Arambagh Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Arambagh Railway Station, 65 Kms from
Bishnupur, 80 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 82 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is
situated at about 5 Kms from Muthadanga on Kolkata to Bishnupur route before
Arambagh.
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