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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Famous Temples near Shantiniketan in Birbhum , West Bengal, India

There are several famous and beautiful temples are located in Birbhum district, West Bengal. Some of them are:-

Kaleswar Shiv Mandir in Mayureswar in Birbhum district:
Kaleswar Shiva Temple is located under Mayureswar Police Station in Birbuum district. The temple was established by Sri Raja Ramjiban of village Dheka under Mayureswar-II Block. It was established in 10th-11th Century. Kaleswar Shiva Tmple is famous for its height. The temple is an notable sculpture in the district. A village fair held every year during “Shivaratri”.

Kenduli-Joydev in Birbhum District:
Joydev-Kenduli is approximately 35 km from Bolpur Santiniketan. There are several temples located in Kenduli. Kenduli is the birthplace of great Sanskrit poet Joydev. Joydev composed the well-known Geet-Goinda, a Sanskrit lyrical poem. Kenduli is famous for its folk song festival held during Makar Sankranti.

Lakshmi Temple in Ghosh Gram in Birbhum District:
Lakshmi Temple in Ghosh Gram is approximately 12 km away from Tarapith. It is one of the oldest temple in Birbhum district. About 500 years ago a Saint Kamdev Bramacharya built Lakshmi murti with the help of Neem Tree and Ganga Soil.

Some other famous temples in Birbhum district are
Tarapith Temple- Temple of Maa Tara,
Nalhateshwari Temple- Temple of Maata Nalhateswari,
Kankalitala Temple- Temple of Maata Kankali,
Labhpur Fullaratala- Temple of Maata Fullara,
Bakreswar- Temple of Lord Shiva,
Mallarpur Shiv temple in Birbhum district,
Birchandrapur Temple in Birbhum district

Ramkanai Mandir in Muluk under Bolpur Police Satation in Birbhum district, Dangalikalitala in Bolpur are some of the famous temples near Santiniketan in Birbhum district.

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