Shyamchand Temple, Santipur, West Bengal

Shyamchand Temple, Santipur, West Bengal

Shyamchand Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Santipur Town in the Ranaghat subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal, India. This temple is considered as one of the largest atchala style of temple in West Bengal. The Temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built in 1726 CE by a wealthy business man Ram Gopal Khan Choudhury (of local Tantubai Samaj) at a cost of nearly Rs 2 lakh. The king of Nadia once headed the temple committee.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards south and stands over a raised platform. The temple measures 15.8 m (L) X 11 m (W) X 21.3 m (H) and enclosed with in a compound wall. The temple follows atchala style of architecture. The atchala style is similar to the four-sided char chala temple style, but with a small replica of the base temple on top.

The temple consists of sanctum and a verandah with five archway. The sanctum enshrines the images of Shyamchand and Radha. There is a Natamandir in front of the temple. The temple is devoid of any terracotta ornamentation except the lotus plaques.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

The annual festival is celebrated in Bengali Poush (Dec-Jan) after the Ras festival.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 200 metres from Panchanan Tala Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Santipur Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Kalna, 13 Kms from Guptipara, 16 Kms from Ranaghat, 21 Kms from Krishnanagar, 28 Kms from Nabadwip, 90 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 93 Kms from Kolkata. Santipur is well connected with North and South Bengal by various State Transport Services. National Highway 12 passes through the Santipur Town. Santipur railway station is well connected by rail by EMU railway services running from Sealdah railway station (Main section).

Location