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If you walk down the winding lanes of Ghurni in Krishnanagar, about 100 kilometers north of Kolkata, the first thing that hits you is the smell. It isn’t just the dusty scent of rural Bengal; it is the deep, damp, prehistoric smell of river clay. This is Ghurni Putulpatty, a neighborhood where the gods are born in backyards, and ordinary village life is frozen in time, shrunk down to the size of your palm. For centuries, this tiny pocket of the Nadia district has been the bea

Nestled in the heart of West Bengal, Behrampore (Berhampore) and the greater Murshidabad district offer travelers a captivating journey through history, culture, and nature. Once the seat of the powerful Nawabs of Bengal, this region is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, fascinating stories, and vibrant traditional arts. This travel guide highlights prominent places to visit, their historical importance, and practical tips to make your trip memorable. A Brief Historic

Banshabati Royal Family – The period of Hanseshwari temple dates back from 1801-1814 AD. The construction of temple is based on the system “Satachakra” (6 Chakras of Human Body). The temple has 6 Floors symbolically representing 6 Chakras according to Tantric Philosophy (Muladhara to Agnya). The temple is 70ft high and has an unique structure. The towers resembles Lotus symbol of peace and spirituality. The divine mother Hansheswari seated with her left foot folded and the ri

Fascinating work of Terracotta work by Mall dynasty during the 17th century reached the extreme art form in Bengal. The most of the work is spread across Bengal but the maximum work can be found in Bishnupur of Bankura district in West Bengal. King Jagat Malla decided to shift his capital to Bishnupur and since then for over 800 years these terracotta work is uniquely built by his descendants. Stone and terracotta are mixed form of architecture in this temple.Temple Town Bish