Top 5 historical sites to visit while travelling to Burdwan
Burdwan, located in West Bengal, is known for its rich culture. The city reflects a sophisticated old world charm that instantly reminds you of the ancient Mughal and Bengali style architecture.
From ancient temples to old tombs and magnificent mosques, this city promises a real treat for history lovers. It is also known as the rice bowl of West Bengal, News Bytes writes.
Shiv Mandir
One of the unique structures in Burdwan with a beautiful vertical pattern, the Shiv Madir is visited by Hindu devotees throughout the year.
Also called the Nava Kailash Temple, each temple is located in Nawabhat, which is well known for the ancient battles of the Mughals and Pathans.
The temple is adorned with lights and Maha Shivratri decor.
Curzon Gate
Built in 1903 by the King of Burdwan Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahtab, the iconic Curzon Gate is a historical site worth visiting.
The monument was erected in honour of the visit of the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, to Burdwan.
The pillars of the gate reflect the sculpting technique of ancient times. The sculptures of lions on both sides of the gate are admired even today.
Meghnad Saha Planetarium
Built by a Japanese optical company with the support of the governments of India and Japan, the Meghnad Saha Planetarium was inaugurated in 1994.
Located on Burdwan's GB Road, the planetarium allows you to observe the movement of stars and planets using various modern devices.
It also organizes several educational and astronomical shows to entertain and educate children.
Tomb of Cher Afghan
Sher Afghan Tomb, one of the most popular attractions in Burdwan, serves as the cemetery of the last Afghan I.
Sher Afghani Khan was the jagirdar of Burdwan during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
The khan was accused of conspiring with Afghans against Jahangir and was killed. The historic site is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Maa Kalyaneshwari Temple
Located on the Burdwan Grand Trunk Road on the banks of the Barakar River, the Kalyaneshwari Temple was originally built by Hari Ram Gupta.
After that, King Panchkot of the third century reconstructed the temple.
The temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali, once served as a refuge for the Dacoits.
According to beliefs, the goddess fulfills the wishes of women who could not give birth.
As TravelWise wrote, India reported an increase in tourism for the first time since the pandemic.
