Bhairabi Kali Temple, Bindol, West
Bengal
Bhairabi Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali located in Bindol village in the Raiganj Block in Uttar Dinajpur 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 is believed to be built in 16th century CE but the idol might be dated to 12th century CE.
The Temple
The temple stands over a low raised platform and follows Islamic style of architecture. It is a brick temple of flat-roofed type with a round dome atop. It consists of a central chamber with a veranda on two sides supported on twin pillars with triple entrances. The two porches are not vaulted, but roofed by three domes, divided by arches. The sanctum enshrines an image of goddess Bhairabi Kali.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
13 Kms from Hemtabad Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Raiganj, 22 Kms from Raiganj
Railway Station, 26 Kms from Kaliyaganj, 96 Kms from Purnia and 155 Kms from Bagdogra
Airport, 165 Kms from Siliguri. The temple is situated at about 13 Kms from Hemtabad
Bus Stand on Kaliyaganj to Purnia route.
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