Friday, February 24, 2012

Bakreswar, Informaton on Top Tourist Places to See near Santiniketan

Bakreswar – A holy place in Birbhum district with attractive hot springs and temples:-

Bakreswar-Quick Summary and Information:
Bakreswar is a sacred place near Bolpur Santiniketan. Bakreswar is approximately 58 km from Bolpur Santiniketan and approximately 19 km from Suri. Bus services are available both from Suri and Dubrajpur ends. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located there which is popularly known as Pahareswar. On the way, visitors may give a step over to the Mama-Bhagne hill at Dubrajpur. Travellers may locate numerous hilly caves. There are the temples of Lord Shiva and Shasan Kali. The Mughal Kuthi at Mahanto Para is also a significant tourist spot to pay a visit. 

Photos of Bakreswar Temples:


The place is famous for its numerous hot springs and temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Bakreswar is associated with the name of the sage “Asta-Bakra”. Terracotta Shiva temple and Trayodash Ratna temple are located there.
A big fair (mela) is held every year on the day of Shiva-Ratri. Thousands of people gather there on that day.
Bakreswar is also famous for its Thermal Power Plants. 


 Photos of Bakreswar Thermal Power Plants:


The place has historical importance as a holy place for the existence of “Shiva Lingam”. Travellers can visit temples of Bhagawan Shiva and Goddess Kali. The Hot Mineral Water Springs at Bakreswar are famous to cure numerous chronic ailments. 
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