KALNA

     Kalna,a well-known town in Burdwan district was developed by the kings of Burdwan in 18th century AD. Situated on the banks of the Ganga, Kalna was a famous port. The kings built several temples here which are now the pride of Bengal & India.

     108 SHIV MANDIR

      Tej Bahadur built this complex of 108 temples of Lord Shiva in 1809. The design is such that the temples are situated in two concentric circles. The outer & inner circle consist of 74 & 34 temples respectively. Each chala-style (Bengal hut) temple houses a SHIVA LINGA, made either of white marble or black stone. A black Linga is in alternation with a white one on the outer ring. The inner ring has only white Lingas.

      If you stand at the centre, you can see all the 34 Lingas of the inner circle at a time. The complex is also called Naba Koilas. It is really awe-inspiring.

                                          PART OF THE OUTER CIRCLE

       PRATAPESWAR SHIV MANDIR

       This terracotta temple was built in mid-19th century.  The architecture is unique.  The whole temple is in the shape of a pinnacle.

       The temple was named after the missing prince of Burdwan royal family, Pratap chand.

PRATAPESWAR SHIV MANDIR