Baidyapur Jora Deul is a 16th-century temple at Baidyapur in the Kalna II CD block in the Kalna subdivision of the Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
| Baidyapur Jora Deul | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva lingam |
| Location | |
| Location | Baidyapur Purba Bardhaman |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
  Shown within West Bengal  Baidyapur Jora Deul (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°09′36″N 88°14′50″E / 23.1601°N 88.2471°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Twin-deuls |
| Completed | 1550 |
Location edit
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M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: Historical/ religious centre, C: craft centre.
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Baidyapur is on the Boinchi-Kalna Road and the nearest railway station is Bainchigram railway station on the Howrah-Bardhaman main line.[1]
History edit
Baidyapur Jora Deul was built in 1550 by Subhananda Pal. The two brick-built temples, with square bases probably had domed top in their original shape.[2] Their faceds are of carved bricks.[2]The main temple faces east and the small north and they are interconnected with a passage and is datable to c.1550 A.D.[2] The larger temple has an inscription over its domway.[2]
According to the List of Monuments of National Importance in West Bengal the two ancient temples (joined together) at Baidyapur is an ASI listed monument.[3]
Jora Deul picture gallery edit
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Terracotta decoration on Jora Deul wall -
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Door decorated with terracotta -
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References edit
- ^ "Jora Deul – Baidyapur". Rangan Datta. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d "ASI, Kolkata Circle".
- ^ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of West Bengal - Archaeological Survey of India". Item no. 46. ASI. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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