Articles regarding Hindu Temples
Nestled on the western banks of the Bhagirathi River within the Purba Bardhaman district, the venerable city of Ambowa, now bestowed with the name Ambika Kalna, stands as a treasury of exquisite temples. These architectural marvels, adorned in diverse styles characteristic of Bengal, encompass chala, rekha, ratna, mancha, […]
Located a short distance away from Pratapeswar Temple and the Rasmancha in the Rajbari temple complex at Ambika Kalna, the Rupeshwar temple is a small flat-roofed temple measuring 6.8m x 5.9m. This style of architecture was quite common in later periods but comparatively rare before the 19th century. […]
Ambika Kalna in West Bengal flourished as a prosperous port town in medieval times, and reached its zenith during the late 18th century under the patronage of the Maharaja Tej Chand Rai (b.1764 – d.1832) who constructed numerous temples here. The highest concentration of temples can be found […]
Around the year 695 CE, a Khastriya King found himself compelled to seek refuge in the dwelling of a Brahmin in the village of Lumlangdong (Lamangdong). This unforeseen circumstance arose due to the ailing health of the king’s pregnant wife. Situated near Kotulpur in the present-day Bankura district […]
Located 100km west of Pune, the Shiva temple in Umbardi village has long been on my list to visit, primarily because of the extraordinary number of memorial stones that have been placed here. These include Hero stones, Sati stones, but also an excellent example of the far rarer […]
Located in the temple town of Ambika Kalna in West Bengal, the Naba Kailash Mandir stands as one of the most frequently visited landmarks. Constructed in 1809 CE by Maharaja Teja Chandra, the king of Burdwan, this remarkable temple comprises 108 atchala Shiva temples arranged in two geometric […]
Nestled amidst the vibrant cultural heritage of West Bengal lies a treasury of architectural wonders that weave tales of a bygone era. The terracotta temples, adorned with intricate panels illustrating myths, folklore, and daily life, serve as poignant symbols of the region’s rich heritage. However, beneath their weathered […]
After a busy day exploring the lesser known Buddhist sites of Bhaja Cave 26, Patan and Yelghol Caves north of Pune, my day came to an unexpected end exploring a cluster of monuments in Talegaon Dabhade. Baneshwar Temple Construction of this temple is attributed to Sardar Khanderao Dabhade, […]
Kevin Standage 
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