108 SHIV MANDIR, BARDHAMAN, WEST BENGAL, INDIA

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The foremost engaging temple in Kalna is the 108 Shiva Temple. With its splendorous terracotta temples, Ambika Kalna is justly known as “Temple Town”.

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Dedicated to the immortal of power, Maa Kali, these temples area unit inbuilt typical aatchala vogue. it absolutely was designed by prince Teja Chandra Bahadhur in 1809 to celebrate the transfer and possession of the royal estate of Bishnupur. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. These represent beads in an exceedingly prayer beads and its walls depict episodes of Sanskrit literature and sacred writing and even looking scenes. The outer circle has cardinal temples and also the inner one has xxxiv temples, set mythologically with auspicious issues.

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It is conjointly known as the Nava Kailasha temple and every of those 108 temples includes a Shiva linga. The lingas within the clique area unit all white, whereas half those within the outer circle area unit black. it's forever preached that a personality's along with his religion will connect with the Almighty through his sincere prayers and meditation. o achieve solace, one has to communicate all worldly interests and completely and exclusively dedicate his life towards the attainment of God.

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The same thought is being advocated through this, one amongst its kind, temple structure. The outer circle portrays the planet we have a tendency to board whereas the clique symbolizes the planet with pure thoughts, earned by providing prayers to Lord Shiva.

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Very interesting architectural interpretation of prayer beads. Everything is in such great condition.

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