Jhagrai Chandi Temple, Baital, West Bengal

Jhagrai Chandi Temple, Baital, West Bengal

Jhagrai Chandi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Baital village in the Joypur CD block in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India. The temple is one of the state protected monuments in West Bengal declared by Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was constructed in 1659 CE by the ruler of the Malla Dynasty.

The Temple

This temple stands over a low raised platform and follows rekha nagara style of architecture. The temple consists of sanctum and a shallow porch. The sanctum enshrines an image of goddess Durga. Th exterior is plain.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Baital Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Dakshinbar, 14 Kms from Joypur Railway Station, 17 Kms from Majdiha, 17 Kms from Joypur, 21 Kms from Kamarpukur, 29 Kms from Bishnupur, 64 Kms from Bankura, 93 Kms from Durgapur and 118 Kms from Kolkata Airport. The temple is situated on Majdiha to Kamarpukur route.

Location