Char Bangla Temples, Baranagar
চার বাংলা মন্দির
A complex of 18th-century terracotta temples in Baranagar on the west bank of the Bhagirathi; four Bengali-style temples with curved roofs are richly decorated with fine terracotta panels.
The temples were commissioned by Rani Bhavani, queen of Natore. Four ek-bangla (single-curved roof) temples enclose a square courtyard, and their exterior terracotta reliefs depict the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and scenes of daily life. They are masterpieces of West Bengal terracotta art and were restored in recent years. Nearby are other temples, including the Bhabaneswar temple. It takes about 1 hour by boat from the town, or you can cross the river via Azimganj. Entry is free.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- House of Jagat Seth
- Nashipur Rajbari
- Kathgola Garden Palace
- Namak Haram Deorhi
- Jafarganj Cemetery
- Kiriteswari Temple
- Nizamat Imambara
- Bachhawali Tope