Begunia Temple Complex, Barakar, West Bengal

Begunia Temple Complex, Barakar, West Bengal

Begunia Temple Complex is a Hindu Temple Complex dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Barakar, a neighbourhood in Asansol in the Paschim Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The temple complex is situated on the banks of Barakar river at the border of the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The temple complex is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple No. IV (Siddheswara Temple) is considered as the oldest temple in the temple complex. The temple was probably constructed in 8^th century CE. The temple No I & II was constructed in 15^th century CE. The temple No. II has two inscriptions on the door jamb.  The first inscription runs for 11½ lines. It records that the temple was constructed in 1461 CE by King Harishchandra for his beloved wife Haripriya.

The second inscription runs for 21 lines. It records the repair works carried out by a Brahmin named Nanda in 1547 CE. King Harishchandra might be a local chieftain ruling this part of Bengal during 15^th century CE. The earliest reference to the temples can be found in a book named History of Indian & Eastern Architecture by James Fergusson.

The Temple Complex

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/07/begunia-temple-complex-temple-complex.html

Connectivity

The temple complex is located at about 1 Km from Barakar Mini Bus Stand, 1 Km from Barakar Railway Station, 24 Kms from Asansol, 33 Kms from Gobindpur, 44 Kms from Dhanbad, 59 Kms from Durgapur Airport, 64 Kms from Durgapur and 234 Kms from Kolkata. The temple is situated on Asansol to Gobindpur route.

Location