Bhairabi Kali Temple, Bindol, West Bengal

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 16^th century CE but the idol might be dated to 12^th 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.

Location