Hindu Temples of India: Begunia Temple Complex

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Begunia Temple Complex – The Temple Complex

Begunia Temple Complex – The Temple Complex

The temple complex consists of four temples. All the temples are facing towards east except the Temple No III which is facing towards west. Out of four temples, two of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha and other dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple No IV is considered as one of the oldest rekha deula temples in Bengal. All the temples follow rekha deula style of architecture. Several sculptures and idols belonging to Hinduism and Jainism have been excavated from the temple complex. This place would have been a Jain religious centre during the ancient times.

Temple Nos. I and II:

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/07/begunia-temple-complex-temple-nos-i-and-ii.html

Temple No. III:

The Temple No. III is situated at about 50 metres towards west from the Temple Nos. I & II. This temple is advanced version of Temple Nos. I & II in terms of architectural features. The temple is facing towards west and saptaratha on plan. It consists of sanctum and antrala. The floor of the sanctum is considerably lower than the entrance. The sanctum is crowned with a rekha nagara shikara. The shikara is topped by an amalaka and a kalasha. The sanctum enshrines a figure of a fish lying flat. It serves as an argha to five lingam holes cut in it. Nandi can be found facing towards the sanctum.