Vishnu Temple, Garui, West Bengal

Vishnu Temple, Garui, West Bengal

Vishnu Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Garui Village, an outskirt of Asansol City in Paschim Bardhaman District in the Indian state of West Bengal. 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 14^th century CE. The temple was extensively renovated by ASI in 1924.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east and stands over a raised platform. The temple is built entirely of stone, but the constructions style is heavily influenced by the terracotta temples of Bishnupur. The temple consists of sanctum and a verandah with triple corbel arched entrance. The sanctum enshrines a Salagrama image of Lord Vishnu. However, the sanctum enshrined an image of Lokeshwara Vishnu in the past. The roof is of hut shaped. There are stone carvings on the entrance arches and interior of the temple.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Barachak Junction Railway Station, 6 Kms from Asansol, 7 Kms from Asansol Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Asansol Junction Railway Station, 9 Kms from Kalipahari Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Neamatpur, 14 Kms from Dendua and 41 Kms from Durgapur Airport. The temple is situated on Kalipahari Bus Stand to Dendua route.

Location