Kanakesvara Temple, Kanpur, West Bengal

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 19^th 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.

Location