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Coochbehar
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Temples in Coochbehar
 Cooch
Behar is a land of pious temples. The most notable among these is the
Madan Mohan Bari.
Modan Mohan temple: Situated in the heart of
the Cooch Behar town, the popular temple was constructed by Maharaja Nripendra
Narayan during 1885 to 1889. The deities include Lord Madan Mohan, Ma
Kali, Ma Tara and Ma Bhavani. On the occasion of Raas Puja the traditional
Raas Jatra Festival along with Rass Mela is held in Cooch Behar which
is among the biggest festivals of North Bengal.
Borodebi Temple: Situated at Debibari of Cooch Behar Town. Inside
the Temple idol of Goddess Durga is installed. Influence of European architecture
is found in the construction of the temple building. A Mela takes place
here during Durga Puja.
Brahmo Temple: Established by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan during
1860 to 1880. The Roman époque architecture of the temple is a
rarity in this area. The temple indicates the influence of Brahmo Samaj
on the Maharaja of Cooch Behar.
 Kamteswari
Temple: Situated at a distance of about 8 km west of Dinhata railway
station, the original temple is now destroyed. The present temple was
been established by Maharaja Pran Narayan in 1665. Inside the temple the
throne of Debi is situated. Beside the main temple 2 smaller temples also
exist at the back-side of the temple courtyard. At the gate a 'Tarakeswar
Sivalinga' exists. A large number of festivals are observed here of which
the Batha Festival of Debi in the month of Magh is worth mentioning.
Madan Mohan Temple: Situated near the S.D.O.'s office, this temple
is domed at the top. Statues of Krishna and Balaram are established in
the Temple. Ratha Jatra, Raas Jatra, Janmastami and Dole Jatra are celebrated
here every year.
Madhupur Dham Temple: In 1489, Shankaradeva performed his last
journey to Cooch Behar when Maharaja Nar Narayan requested him to preach
the teachings of the neo-Vaishnava cult. It was in his honour that the
Madhupur Dham was built in the 16th century. This place has a special
significance for the devotees of Acharya Shankaradeva.
Siddhanath Siva Temple, Dhaluabari: Situated at a distance of 7
km from Cooch Behar Town on the way from Cooch Behar to Dinhata, this
beautiful temple epitomizing terracotta as a mode of art. Constructed
by Maharaja Harendra Narayan and Maharaja Shibendra Narayan during 1799
to 1843 the Temple have 5 dome like peaks, but at present the largest
middle one has been damaged.
 Siddheswari
Kali Bari: Situated at a distance of 11 km from Cooch Behar town (one
km from Baneswar), it was constructed around 1830 by Maharaja Harendra
Narayan. The temple houses the idols of Goddess Siddheswari. There is
the holy Kamranga tree by the side of the temple.
Baneswar Siva temple: Situated at a distance of about 10 km to
the North of Cooch Behar town, the temple has a 'Shivalinga' 10 feet below
the plinth level. Also present in the temple is 'Gouripat'. By the side
of the main temple is another temple which has the statute of 'Ardhanariswar'
installed. On the occasions of Madan Chaturdashi and Dol Purnima this
statue is carried temporarily to the Madan Mohan Temple of Cooch Behar
town. This has given it the fame as 'Movable Baneswar'. There is a big
pond within the temple campus having a large number of tortoise. Some
of the tortoises are very old and big in size .At Siva Chaturdashi a big
mela is held here for a week.
Dangar Ayee Temple: Situated at Gunjabari in Cooch Behar town.
Constructed by the 1st Queen i.e. Dangar Ayee, Kameswari Debi, of Maharaja
Shibendra Narayan during 1839 to 1847. It is famous as the 'Aunt's House'
of Lord Madan Mohan and hence the locality is known as Gunjabari.
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