Dwadash Shiva Temples

Dwadash Shiva Temples are ancient Hindu temples located in Barisha locality of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, dedicated to God Shiva. The cluster of 12 temples were built in athchala style by Raja Santosh Ray Chowdhury over 350 years ago.[1]

Dwadash Shiva Temples
Dwadash Shiva temples
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Kolkata
Deity	Lord Shiva
Location
Location	Barisha locality
State	West Bengal
Country	India
Architecture
Creator	Raja Santosh Ray Chowdhury
Completed	17th century

References

Ray and Ray Choudhury, A.K. & Gorachand (2001). Lakshmikanta, a chapter in the social history of Bengal. Plate XVI: Sabarno Sangrahalay. ISBN 9788188105007.

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Purba Bardhaman	Attahas Baidyapur Jora Deul Khaepa Kali Tala
Paschim Medinipur	Chandrakona Jorbangla Temple Malleswara Shiva Temple Mohanpur Jagannath temple Parvatinatha Temple Shantinatha Shiva Temple Ma Manasa Temple, Jakpur Krishnarai Jiu Temple, Bagri
Purba Medinipur	Bargabhima Temple
Purulia	Banda Deul
South 24 Parganas	Jatar Deul
See also	Temple towns in West Bengal

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