Jatileswar Temple
| Jatileswar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jalpaiguri |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festival | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Mainaguri |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Gupta Rulars |
| Established | 320 AD - 600 AD[1] |
Jatileswar Temple[2] (Bengali: জটিলেশ্বর মন্দির) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple located in Maynaguri of the Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[3][4][5]
History
The temple of Purbba Dehar was built by the feudal chief of Gupta kingdom around 320 AD to 600 AD.[1]
Protection
It is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India. The government of West Bengal had declared the temple of Purbba Dehar as an archaeological site and the place now has been reserved under the State Protected Monuments.[6]
Tourism
The Jalpaiguri Sadar Subdivision administration is focusing on developing a spiritual tourism circuit, with Jatileswar Temple as a key highlight. Plans include enhancing infrastructure and registering tourist guides and vehicles to ensure visitor safety and transparency. Improvements are underway for the 12.5 km road from Bodaganj to Gazaldoba, linking to the Bhorer Alo tourist hub.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Jatileswar Temple". northbengaltourism.com. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "PURBO DAHOR / JATILESHWAR". Astounding Bengal. 3 January 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "ময়নাগুড়িতে গুপ্তযুগের জটিলেশ্বর মন্দির, যেখানে গেলে বহু কঠিন-জটিল সমস্যায় মেলে মুক্তি". The Indian Express Bengali. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "ময়নাগুড়ির জটিলেশ্বর মন্দির ঘিরে রয়েছে কোন ইতিহাস?". Drishtibhongi. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Jalpaiguri News: ১৫০০ বছরের পুরনো মন্দির, বাবা জটিলেশ্বর পূর্ণ করেন সব আশা, তীর্থস্থানের মহিমা অসীম". News18. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "State Protected Monuments Directorate of Archaeology & Museums W.B." West Bengal Heritage Commission Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Jalpaiguri admin plans spiritual tourism circuit in Maynaguri and Sadar blocks". Millennium Post. Retrieved 1 June 2025.