Rajbari Ground - Historical landmark in Kalna - Purba Bardhaman, India

This place is famous for its historic essence. One can easily lost in old time and old temples! There are many magnificent temples possessing intricate terracotta ornamentation build up mostly on late 18th century. Just opposite to this Rajbari there is Naba Kailash (Kalna Shiv Mandir) having 108 Shiva Temples, which is a prime attraction of Ambika Kalna. It's located on Howrah-Bandel - Katwa line.

We went there from Kolkata by car. This is a heritage place where terracotta temples and Rajbari are there from older days. Parking is there outside the location. If you love to explore a heritage place it is a perfect destination for a day trip from kolkata. We enjoyed the place. Maintenance is required else this will be destroyed.

Historical place with with very old Terracotta architecture temples and monument, should visit at least once

A historical place where you'll see amazing temples. Entry is free and you will be transformed into a whole different era when you see the area. The temples are protected by the Archeological Survey of India.

Ambika Kalna (or simply Kalna) is located 82 km from Kolkata (Howrah) on the Bandel - Katwa line. Located on the west bank of the Bhagirathi, Ambika Kalna once flourished as a prosperous port town. It reached it's pinnacle of glory during the late 18th century under the patronage of the Maharajas of Bardhaman, who built several magnificent temples with intricate terracotta ornamentation. The maritime trade has long stopped and Kalna has lost the status of a flourishing port city, but the temples are still there reminding one of Ambika Kalna's glorious past. Naba Kailash Complex, consisting of 108 Shiva Temples, arranged in to concentric circles is the prime attraction of Ambika Kalna. Just opposite the Naba Kailash Complex is the Rajbari Complex (or Palace Complex) consisting of a series of temples and other structures built over a period of more than a hundred years. Located at the left of the entrance the Pratapeswar Temple (or Pratapeshwar Temple) greats visitors to the Rajbari Complex. The smallest but the most ornate of the temples of the Rajbari Complex. The 1849 built temple stands on a high podium. The Pratapeswar Temple is built in rekh deul style, with curvelinear sikhara and single arched entrance. All the four sides of the temple has rich terracotta ornamentation depicting images of gods and goddesses to scenes from the great epics. It also contains panels depicting war scenes and also scenes from day to day life. On the left of the Pratapeswar stands a small cannon and on the right is a Ras Mancha, whose roof has long collapsed. Further down the Rajbari Complex is the Lalji Temple, which itself is located within a small walled complex. Lalji Temple follows the Panchabimsati Ratna style of architecture and consists of 25 pinnacles. There are only 5 Panchabimsati Ratna temples in West Bengal and 3 of them are located in Ambika Kalna of which 2 are in the Rajbari Complex. The other 2 are located in Sukharia (Hooghly) and Sonamukhi (Bankura).

Very unique architecture. Must visit 108 Shiv mandir at least once if you are around. Open 10am to 1 pm, 4pm to 8pm.

Grate place for visit anytime, if you like historic architectures then it's a right place for you. You can see wonderful teracota works as well as 108 shiva Temple, radha krishna temple and more.. This place was super clean and well maintained, and stuffs are also good and helpful.

Very good place for one day outing from Kolkata, Hooghly , Bardhaman and Nadia . There are many mandirs in this ground. These mandirs are made of terracotta. Beautiful designs are depicted on these mandirs. These mandirs are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.