Madanmohan Temple - Hindu temple in Cooch Behar - Coochbehar, India

This is a renowned holy place around this area. The place is very neat and clean. But the parking situation could be better. There is no entry ticket required. Overall a good experience for me.

Madan Mohan temple is located in Coochbehar, very spritual and beautiful place.

This temple established by coochbehar king.There are so many God and Goddess of Hindu religion.But the main attraction of the temple is lord shree Krishna whose name is Modon Mohon .

Madan Mohan Bari or Madan Mohan Temple in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, is one of the most important Hindu temples in North Bengal. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and was built during the fag end of the 19th century. Unlike other Hindu temples, the Madan Mohan Temple Mandir is pure white in color. Below is the highlights of temple along with short history of Cooch Behar Madan Mohan Bari. The large temple complex also houses the idols of Goddess Kali, Goddess Tara and Goddess Bhavani. Raas Mela, in October or November, and Rath Yatra, in June or July, are the most important festivals. Lord Shiva worshipper Maharaja Nara Narayan (1554-1588 AD) influenced by Sankardev (Baishnav spiritual preacher of Assam), sculpted the original murti of Lord Madan Mohan. The current temple was built during the 19th century AD. On 8th July, 1889 Maharaja Nripendra Narayan laid the foundation stone of the temple. Rajmata Nishimoyee Devi inaugurated the Madan Mohan temple on 21st March, 1890. Anandamoyee Dharamshala was inaugurated by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan to the east of the temple premise. Family deity of the royal Koch dynasty, 'Madan Mohan' is the Thakur (God) of the people living in Cooch Behar. the temple Madan Mohan temple complex. The 2 feet tall stone idol of Maa Bhavani with Her ten arms stands in the position of striking Asura. The idol is brightly red colored. The clay idol of Goddess Durga at Debibari is sculptured in this similar style every year on Sharadiya Durga Puja. Mounted on tiger to the left and on lion to the right, Goddess is seen in the stance of attacking Asura with spear. The temple complex also has murtis of Maa Katyayani, Maa Joytara and Maa Annapurna. They can be seen on the eastern side of the temple seated on a throne beautifully carved out of silver. Five-face Ganesha atop a lion, two murtis of Mangala Chandi, a murti of Mahishasura Mardini and a small murti of Mahakali can be seen on the eastern room of the shrine. The west side room of the temple complex houses a 4-feet tall murti of Anandamoyee Kali. The murti stands on Shiva. The temple is noted charchala (four roofs) and dalan-mandir (temple with verandah) and is similar to other Hindu temples of Bengal. The shrine is a four-cornered construction with a dome built above the cornice of the four rooms side-by-side and facing south.

The renowned Hindu temple, revered by locals and frequented by pilgrims, exudes grandeur with its ornate architecture, drawing crowds seeking solace and devotion. Jai Gopal Jai Shree Krishna

It's a Hindu temple. It's the temple of lord Krishna. Earlier it may have some historical background but now it's purely a religious organization. For camera and phone you have to pay an extra of 50/and 20/- respectively. No entry fee. If you are not interested in visiting a temple nothing much to see. Quite a crowded places.

Historical as well as Religious place. i have rarely seen such a neat and cleaned well maintained temple. no hassles to perform religious activity.The main deity is Lord Krishna flanked by Kali. The temple compound includes a symmetrical garden. opposite the temple is a pond. Best thing is it is a very quite a peaceful place.

It is a very beautiful and serene place. Peaceful and positive. A must visit temple in Coochbehar To know more about us follow our Facebook page Taste of Siliguri and our Instagram page Taste of travellers