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Maluti temples, Temple complex in Maluti, Jharkhand, India

The Maluti temple complex contains 72 terracotta structures featuring intricate carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and daily village activities.

The temples originated from a tax-free kingdom granted to Basanta Roy by Sultan Alauddin Hussan Shah of Gauda in the fifteenth century.

The Proto-Bengali inscriptions on temple walls record stories and contributions of women, indicating their importance in religious contexts during construction periods.

Visitors can reach the temple complex via Rampurhat railway station, located 16 kilometers away, with regular bus connections from Dumka district.

The Global Heritage Fund lists these temples as the only Indian site among the most endangered cultural heritage locations worldwide.

Location: Dumka district

GPS coordinates: 24.15000,87.66667

Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:11

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