West Bengal
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Rampara Kalibari
“Hindu temple in West Bengal, India”
The Rampara Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Rampara near Kolkata, just 35 km away from Kolkata. The presiding deity of the temple is Siddheshwari Kali, an aspect of Kali, Siddheshwar is the name of Lord Shiva, Siddheshwari is the feminine form of that. The temple was built by Nandy family of Rampara, great devotees of Goddess Kali. The temple is famous for its Kali pooja which is held on October/November during Diwali. Devotees from far villages and from other places reach there to seek the sight of the deity. It is said that the Wooden Kali idol is more than 500 years old.
Hangseshwari Temple
“Hindu temple in Bansberia”
The Hangseswari temple is a Hindu ratna temple located in the town of Bansberia at Hooghly District, West Bengal, India. The presiding deity of the temple is Hangseswari, a form of Maa Adi Parashakti Jagatjanani Dakshina Kali in Hindu mythology. In December 1799, Raja Nrisinhadeb Roy Mahasay laid the foundation stone of this temple. But after completion of the second storey in 1802, the founder died leaving this far-famed temple incomplete. His second wife Rani Sankari completed the rest of the work in 1814. The temple is known for its unique ratna architecture.
Ananta Basudeba Temple
“Hindu temple in Bansberia”
Ananta Basudeba temple is a Hindu temple of Lord Krishna in the Hangseshwari temple complex in Banshberia, in the Hooghly District in the Indian state of West Bengal. Built by Raja Rameswar Datta in 1679, this temple is noted for the exquisite terra cotta works on its walls. It is built in the traditional eka-ratna style, with curved cornices. The tower on top of the temple is octagonal. The terracota works depict stories from the great Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as from lilas of Krishna.
Basilica of the Holy-Rosary
“Church in West Bengal, India”
The Basilica of the Holy Rosary is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal, India. Situated in Bandel, Hooghly district of West Bengal, it stands as a memorial to the Portuguese settlement in Bengal. Founded in 1599, it is dedicated to Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Our Lady of the Rosary. It is also a parish church, part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta. It is one of the most prominent historical churches in West Bengal as well as in India.
Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi
“Monument in West Bengal, India”
Zafar Khan Ghazi Mosque and Dargah, officially known as Dargah of Zafar Khan is one of the earliest surviving Muslim monument in Bengal. The mosque was built by Zafar Khan Ghazi, a general of Delhi in 1298 AD. The tomb of Zafar Khan, built in 1315 AD is the earliest extant of mausoleum in eastern India. The mosque was built using stones from Hindu temples. The original structure was also probably used as a madrasa.
Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist
“Building in India”
St. John the Baptist Church of Chinsura, is located in Chinsura, India. The church was built in 1695–1697 and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It is the second-oldest Christian church in Bengal, and the oldest Armenian church in India. The church is well preserved due to its proximity to Kolkata and the care committee of the Armenian Churches.
St. Olav's Church, Serampore
“Church in West Bengal, India”
St. Olav's Church is a protestant church in Serampore, West Bengal, India. Also known as St Olave's Danish Church, it was built in the early 19th century, when the area was part of Fredriksnagore – then a small (50 km²) colony of Denmark-Norway. The building is now jointly controlled by the Church of North India (CNI) and Serampore College Council.
Sacred Heart Church
“Church in West Bengal”
The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic heritage church situated at Chandannagar in Hooghly district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is under the Archdiocese of Calcutta, and it is a heritage site declared by the West Bengal Heritage Commission. The structure is an authentic expression of French architectural style in India.
Sayyid Jamaluddin Mosque
“Former mosque in Hooghly, West Bengal, India”
The Sayed Jamaluddin Mosque is a former mosque and archaeological site, now in partial ruins, located in the ancient city of Saptagram in Hooghly district, West Bengal. The mosque was built during the reign of the Bengali sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah. The structure is a Monument of National Importance.
Jagatnagar Kalibari
“Hindu temple in West Bengal, India”
Jagatnagar Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Jagatnagar near Singur in Hooghly district, dedicated to goddess Kali. It is situated 34 km away from Kolkata.
Taraknath Temple
“Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Tarakeswar, India”
The Taraknath temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva worshiped as Tarakanatha, is a major pilgrimage spot in the town of Tarakeswar, West Bengal, India.
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Photo credits
- Ananta Basudeba Temple: Amartyabag · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons