Shobhabazar Lal Mandir

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Shobhabazar Lal Mandir
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Lal Mandir
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Kolkata
Location
Location Shobhabazar
State West Bengal
CountryIndia

The Lal Mandir is an old Hindu temple in the locality of Shobhabazar, at the crossing of Raja Nabakrishna Street and Jyotindra Mohan Avenue of Kolkata, India. [1] [2] It is said to be built by the Raja of Shobhabazar. It is located near Sobhabazar Metro Station entrance.

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References

  1. Mitra, Swati (2011). Kolkata:Guide Book. Goodearth publication. p. 84. ISBN   9789380262154.
  2. Limited, Eicher Goodearth (2011). Kolkata: City Guide. Goodearth Publications. ISBN   978-93-80262-15-4.