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Baneswar Siva Temple
Located at a distance of 10km from the centre of the city, the temple homes a Shivalinga which is 10ft below the plinth level. The temple also has a statue of Arthanarishwar.
On the occasion of Madan chaturdashi and Dol Purnima, the deity are carried to the Madan Mohan Temple in a celebrated procession. The premises has a huge pond which houses large number of tortoises, very old in age and form.
Light and Sound Show, Cooch Behar
Starting as it gets dark, the light and sound show in the back garden of the palace of Cooch Behar is a must not miss. This splendid show is organized by the tourism department of West Bengal and is carried on till 8 o clock starting from 6 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Madan Mohan Temple
Built during 1885-1887 by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan, this temple is beautifully designed and enjoys a huge following. The temple enshrines deities like Madan Mohan, Tara Ma, Kali Ma and Ma Bhawani.
On the occasion of Rash Purnima, the temple celebrates Rash mela and Rash Yatra, one` of the most celebrated occasions of North Bengal.
Rajbari
Rajbari or the Cooch Behar Palace is located in the city of Cooch Behar in the East-Indian state of West Bengal. Rajbari is also known as Victor Jubilee Palace and is considered of great historical importance in the country. The palace belongs to the Mantris and is a grand structure that drips elegance from every corner, inside and the outside. Visitors will be awestruck right from the moment they see the fabulous building several feet away from the Facade. The numerous verandas add character to the structure, and the sheer expanse is enough to tell the world about its splendour. With the beautifully maintained gardens in the front and the splendid palace standing elegantly under the clear blue skies will take your breath away.
The Rajbari was constructed under the reign of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan in 1887, and the design was inspired by the Buckingham Palace in London. The main entrance resembles St. Peter's Church in Rome and the rooms have beautiful paintings on the walls and the ceilings. Since the opulent palace has been refurbished many times, the original colours on the front are mostly lost. However, if you happen to take a stroll on the back side, you are sure to see the original colour of the monument that gives a glimpse into the aesthetics that the royalty enjoyed over a century ago. Today, the monument is open to tourists by the West Bengal Department of Tourism who arrange various activities at the monument including the Sound and Light Show that happens between 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Sagardihi
Huge tank situated in the heart of the city, Sagardighi was excavated by Maharaja Hitendra Narayan. The tank has heritage hotels, Victor House and a War Memorial around it. Tourists find it rather interesting to take a stroll down the gallery.
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