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  • 5/5 Abhijit B. 1 year ago on Google • 276 reviews
    Lalji temple is the oldest temple in the Rajbari temple complex. This temple was founded by Rajkumari Brojokishori Debi, mother of Maharaja Kirtichandra of Bardhaman in 1739 AD. The temple is built on a raised platform in Panchisratna (having twenty five towers) style. The entire temple is rich in magnificent terracotta works. There is a Charchala natmandir in front of the main temple. There is a Garur (Garuda) idol placed in the natmandir. Radha-Krishna aka Sri Lalji and Sri Radhika is enthroned in the main temple. With Lalji's blessings I had the privilege of witnessing Lalji's morning puja and it was a wonderful experience for me.
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  • 5/5 Sourish R. 3 months ago on Google • 609 reviews New
    Incredible and unimaginable. The complex is huge and the architecture is unbelievable. Amazing terracota panel works.

  • 5/5 Subhasish M. 2 years ago on Google
    Built in 1739 by Braja Kishori Devi, the wife of Maharaja Jagat Ram. A bright yellow Garuda with chilly green wings faces the main deities, Radha and Krishna. Miniature panels which surround the base of the temple, depict scenes from the Puranas. The temple is dedicated to Shri Radhika and Shri Krishna and is located in West Bengal. In front of the temple is a Natmandir or a dancing hall.
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  • 5/5 Surya 6 years ago on Google • 557 reviews
    Being the oldest in group of this brick-build panchavimsati-ratna temple was erected in 1739 AD within an enclosed compound. There is a natamandapa in front of the temple and a mountain like temple known as Girigovardhana temple inside. The facades of the temple are also decorated with rich Terracotta ornamentation.

  • 5/5 Soumak D. 1 year ago on Google • 389 reviews
    this specific temple in the kalna Rajbari ground has its unique charm. the environment here is very peaceful and soothing. it will calm you from your inside. the very architecture of this temple has a unique antique touch and it also has a touch of Terracotta. the walls of the temple are inscribed. this temple is run by the local pandits.

  • 5/5 Abhiraj Das G. 1 year ago on Google
    We couldn't go inside because it was closed, but the architecture and design of the monument will leave you amazed. The terracotta art is very intricate and requires a close inspection to appreciate the beauty of it.
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  • 5/5 Aditya G. 2 years ago on Google
    It is the oldest in the group of this brick built panchavimsati ratna temple which was erected in 1739 AD. There is a natmandapa in front of the temple and a mountain like temple known as girigovardhana temple inside. The facades of the temple re also decorated with rich terracotta ornamentation.
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  • 5/5 Samiran K. 1 month ago on Google • 155 reviews New
    Lalji temple is beautiful oldest temple in the Rajbari temple complex. This temple was founded by Rajkumari Brojokishori Debi, mother of Maharaja Kirtichandra of Bardhaman in 1739 .This specific temple in the kalna Rajbari ground has its unique charm. the environment here is very peaceful and soothing. it will calm you from your inside. the very architecture of this temple has a unique antique touch and it also has a touch of Terracotta. the walls of the temple are inscribed. this temple is run by the local pandits.Beautiful panchavimsati ratna (25 spire) vishnu temple with a natmandap in the front. The oldest amongst the temples within the rajbari complex. Adorned with exquisite and unique terracotta art on its walls. Probably the most beautiful temple in all of Kalna. A must visit destination.A great and megnatic terracotta Temple which is more than 200 years older. Lord Krishna and Radha are worship here. This temple is in the temple complex ground of Ambika Kalna.This temple is Pancha vingsati ratna style with one Natmandapa in front.Pancha vingsati ratna style means large standard three-storied type arranges its shikharas in group of three at each corner of the first storey , two at each corner of the second and one at each corner of the third storey surmounted by the top most shikhara. The temple has a cutaway corners with projecting angles to support the three shikharas.

  • 5/5 Atanu S. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    The ancient city of Ambowa now known as Ambika Kalna located on the west bank of the Bhagirathi River in Purba Bardhaman district has some of the most unique and beautiful temples built in the various styles of architecture typical to Bengal. Chala, rekha, ratna, mancha and plain roofed temples are scattered across Kalna built by the various dynasties who ruled over Burdwan. It was during the reign of Maharaja Kirti Chand Rai of the Bardhaman Raj that Ambowa came to be called Ambikanagar derived from the name of the presiding deity Ambika who has been worshipped for centuries by the people of the city. The most iconic temples seen today in Ambika Kalna were built by the Bardhaman Raj in the 18th – 19th century. According to the locals, stone was very difficult to procure and so the artisans used the clay from the river bank to make bricks. They then made terracotta panels and tiles to adorn these baked bricks and embellished them with human figures, animals, floral motifs, geometric patterns, hunting scenes, scenes from social life and stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharat, Puranas and Hindu scriptures. Lalji Mandir, one of the oldest temples built by Maharaja Kirti Chand Rai for his mother Braja Kishori Devi is housed in the Rajbari complex opposite Nava Kailash. This architectural marvel was built in 1739 CE in the rare panchabingshati (twenty-five pinnacles or peaks) style. There are only five such temples left in West Bengal of which three are seen in Kalna (Lalji Temple, Krishna Chandraji Temple and Gopalji Temple) and the other two are Sridhar Temple in Sonamukhi in Bankura district and Ananda Bhairavi Temple in Sukharia village in Hooghly district.

  • 5/5 Reba H. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    The ancient city of Ambowa now known as Ambika Kalna located on the west bank of the Bhagirathi River in Purba Bardhaman district has some of the most unique and beautiful temples built in the various styles of architecture typical to Bengal. Lalji Mandir, one of the oldest temples built by Maharaja Kirti Chand Rai for his mother Braja Kishori Devi is housed in the Rajbari complex opposite Nava Kailash.

  • 5/5 Pushan S. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful panchavimsati ratna (25 spire) vishnu temple with a natmandap in the front. The oldest amongst the temples within the rajbari complex. Adorned with exquisite and unique terracotta art on its walls. Probably the most beautiful temple in all of Kalna. A must visit destination.

  • 4/5 Prasun R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit , it's a total package of no of temples in same location. Land in kalna through train then take toto ( rs 10) for 108 Mandir and enjoy it. It remains closed after 12 upto 4 .

  • 5/5 Souvik D. 4 years ago on Google
    A great and megnatic terracotta Temple which is more than 200 years older. Lord Krishna and Radha are worship here. This temple is in the temple complex ground of Ambika Kalna.

  • 5/5 Ankan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Lalji Temple is the oldest temple among the group of terracotta temples of Kalna. It was built by Braja Kishori Devi, the wife of Maharaja Jagat Ram in 1739. It is built of bricks, and the walls covered with terracotta figures. Most of it has worn off with time, but what remains never fails to amaze the viewer. The peculiar feature of this temple is the 25 peaks on the roof, for this reason these type of temples are known as are known as Panchabinsati-Ratna Mandir. It looks very beautiful from a distance.

  • 5/5 Sayan D. 11 months ago on Google
    Built is 1739 A.D., Lalji temple is the oldest temple in Kalna Rajbari complex. This a quite big temple with very beautiful terracotta works showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Bengal.

  • 5/5 Rupa H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place for tourist. Then ancient work of mandir ( temple ) are attractive. The creativeness of RAS MANCHA is amazing.

  • 4/5 suman s. 1 year ago on Google
    Maintenance r not well,the heritage site slowly lost from us

  • 4/5 Sujan M. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Lalji temple is the oldest temple in the Rajbari temple complex. This temple was founded by Rajkumari Brojokishori Debi, mother of Maharaja Kirtichandra of Bardhaman in 1739 AD.

  • 5/5 Master O. 8 months ago on Google
    About the Kalna Rajbari During the 18th century, several magnificent temples were built under the Maharajas of Bardhaman. The blend of the rich cultural aspects consisting of temples spread along with the large green complex, with well-manicured lawns and gardens, and the blue skies make it an ideal tourist spot

  • 5/5 Sayan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Being the oldest one in the group in Rajbari compound, this brick-built Panchavimsati Ratna templebwas erected in 1739 AD within an enclosed compound. There is a Natamandapa in front of the temple and a mountain like temple known as Girigovardhana temple inside. The facades of the temple are also decorated with rich Terracotta ornamentation.


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