Dwadash Shiva Temples

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Dwadash Shiva Temples
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Dwadash Shiva temples
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Kolkata
Deity Lord Shiva
Location
LocationBarisha locality
State West Bengal
CountryIndia
Architecture
CreatorRaja Santosh Ray Chowdhury
Completed17th century

Dwadash Shiva Temples are ancient Hindu temples located in Barisha locality of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, dedicated to God Shiva. The cluster of 12 temples were built in athchala style by Raja Santosh Ray Chowdhury over 350 years ago. [1]

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References

  1. Ray and Ray Choudhury, A.K. & Gorachand (2001). Lakshmikanta, a chapter in the social history of Bengal. Plate XVI: Sabarno Sangrahalay. ISBN   9788188105007.