Dihar Twin Temples, West Bengal

Dihar Twin Temples, West Bengal

Dihar Twin Temples are group of two Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Dihar village in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple complex is an ancient archaeological site (approximately 3,200 years old) of great antiquarian importance. The temple complex is situated on the northern bank of the River Dwarakeswar and on the left bank of the Kana nadi, the dried bed of the Dwarakeswar.

History

Saresvara and Shailesvara Temples were believed to be built by King Prithvi Malla of the Malla Dynasty in the middle of 13^th century CE. There is another belief that the temples were built by the kings from earlier dynasties and were extensively renovated by King Prithvi Malla. The temple complex is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/05/dihar-twin-temples-temple-complex.html

Festivals

Shivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 6 Kms from Joykrishnapur, 10 Kms from Bishnupur, 15 Kms from Bishnupur Railway Station, 28 Kms from Sonamukhi, 43 Kms from Bankura, 171 Kms from Kolkata Airport and 171 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is situated at about 10 Kms from Bishnupur on the Bishnupur – Sonamukhi highway.

Location