Baneshwar Shiva temple, Hindu temple in Baneswar, India
The Baneshwar Shiva temple features a square structure with a dome and two entrances located on the east and west sides of the building.
The temple stands at 10.9 meters tall with walls that are 2.5 meters thick and experienced structural changes following an earthquake in 1897.
During Shivratri, the temple hosts a week-long fair that brings together local residents and visitors for religious celebrations and traditional activities.
Located 10 kilometers from Cooch Behar near the Baneswar railway station, the temple remains accessible to visitors through regular transportation connections.
The temple grounds include a pond called Shiv pukur that provides a sanctuary for Black softshell turtles, which locals name Mohan and consider sacred.
Location: Cooch Behar II community development block
GPS coordinates: 26.39906,89.49753
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:20
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