Kalna Shiv Mandir – Guide
Ambika Kalna 108 Shiv Mandir, also known as Nava Kailash Temple, is one of the holiest places in Purba Burdwan district of West Bengal. The place has a total of 108 Shiva temples encircling a courtyard.
History of this Temple
It is said that Rani Bishnukumari, the widowed wife of King Tilakchand, had a divine dream of building a temple of Lord Shiva in the area. Kalna Shiv Mandir was then built by Maharaja Tej Chandra Bahadur to celebrate the transfer of power of the royal estate of Bishnupur in 1809 AD.
108 is a spiritual number in Hindu mythology that represents the beads of the rosary. The outer arch has alternate Shiva shrines with black and white Shiva lingas respectively. The inner arc temples have all white Shiva Lingas. The temple is also known as Navratna. It is said that the white Shiva linga represents the calm and peaceful form of Shiva and the black Shiva linga is Rudra or the angry form of Lord Shiva.
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Kalna Shiv Mandir Timings
Kalna Shiv Mandir opens from 6:00 AM to 12 Noon in the morning and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 AM to 08:00 PM |
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Places to visit near this Temple
Siddheshwari Temple
The Siddheshwari Devi temple is dedicated to Goddess Ambika, and it is after her that Kalna is also known as Ambika Kalna.
Debi Bhavani
Temple Devi Bhavani Temple is established by Bhabendramohan Choudhary, popularly known as Bhaba Pagla. The temple has beautiful needle work done by Bhaba Pagla.
Shri Gauranga
Temple According to rumor Sri Chaitanya/Nimai comes alive through the idol. Necessity was cut from the tree under which Nimai was born.
Pratapeshwar Shiv Temple
The temple is also enriched with terracotta work. The wall depicts the daily activities of women, and stories from the Puranas.
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How to reach Kalna Shiv Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Kalna Shiv Mandir is Kolkata airport which is at a distance of 80 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Kalna Shiv Mandir is Kalan railway station which is at a distance of few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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