Jatar Deul, Hindu temple in Paschim Jatar Deul, India
Jatar Deul is a brick temple standing approximately 30 meters tall with a square foundation of roughly 9.30 meters per side in Paschim Jatar Deul, India. The structure features vertical divisions and an ogival entrance portal that marks the way inside.
The temple was built between the 10th and 11th centuries and stands within the densely forested Sundarbans region. Land surveyors rediscovered the structure in the mid-19th century.
The temple serves as the center of a yearly fair held in mid-April, where local people gather for horse races and religious rituals around the structure. These celebrations bring together visitors from surrounding areas who come to honor their connection to this holy site.
The temple sits about 7 kilometers from Raidighi Bus Stand and requires visitors to descend below ground level when entering the inner chamber. Visiting during the drier season works best, as the surrounding areas can become waterlogged during monsoon periods.
The windowless sanctum houses multiple Lingas along with images and statues of various Hindu deities. This religious diversity shows that the site held a central role in the spiritual life of the region throughout history.
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