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Bargabheema Temple

A very attractive tourist spot in Tamluk is the Bargabheema Temple. The temple is devoted to Devi Bargabheema, a form of Goddess Kali. Believed to be nearly 1200 years old, the temple is believed to fulfill all wishes of devotees of the goddess. It is also believed that the sculpture of the Goddess was crafted by Lord Viswakarma himself. This temple is considered as 51 shakti peth of mother Durga. It is believed that Sati's left ankle fell here. Read More

Chandrakona is another such town, very close to Medinipur. The town has some of the most magnificent sites found in the entire district. These include the Fort of Ramgarh and Lalgarh, built by the Chauhan kings. The Palace of King Chandraketu is another very prominent attraction of this town. While in the town, you may also want to visit the ancient Mahadev Temple. The temple has a long history of destruction and was later rebuilt by a Brdwan King. The Khirpai Temple, the Lal Ji Temple and ruins of Sobha Singha's Fort are yet more attractions that will be worth your while. Even though the place has numerous sites to offer, they all can be visited easily in a matter of few hours. Read More

Chilkigarh Kanak Durga mandir & Forest Area (Chilkigarh)

The premises of the Mandir has the main building and a small tract of forest in the same vicinity. The beautiful, calming temple and forest is a splendor in itself. The forest has numerous bushes of rare herbs, some whose medicinal properties aren't even fully known. There are many butterflies, swans, peacocks etc which run free in the mandire area and the forest. The temple area is located at a distance of about 12 kms from the Jhargram Palace. Read More

Dantan is located inside the main town. in addition to the very appealing local bazaar, Dantan also has the Temple of Samoleswar Mahadev and the lake of Bidyadhar Puskarini, all at a distance of a few meters from one another. Another lake in the area is that of Sarasanka Dighi, which is one of the largest in all of West Bengal.

Jhargram, near Midnapore, is another famous tourist destination. It is particularly known for the Jhargram Raj Palace, which has now been turned into a hotel and provides rooms for people who wish to stay in the palace. A beautiful and very well maintained Radha Krishna Temple is another prime attraction of this palace. While in the palace, you may also visit the Kanak Durga Temple and the Chilkigarh Raj Palace, located around 12 km away from Jhargram. Read More

The Jora Masjid, literally mean twin mosques, as these are two mosques built side by side. One of the most popular destination in Midnapore, the Masjid is built with white marble in ancient Islamic architectural styles. The place should be seen around the time of Eid. The entire place is decorated with lights and flowers, spell binding every on looker.

The Kali Temple in Nutan bazaar is very popular. Idols of Kali are highly revered in this area. The evening prayer held at the temple is especially witnessed by devotees, who some times travel from nearby towns. The temple construction is done in old Indian 'Panchratana' Style.

In its earlier days, Brahmo Samaj had considerable influence on societal norms. The original Brahmo Samaj Mandir built decades ago is now in ruins. The place is very old and is overgrown by marshes and plants. It is especially recommended for photographers to see this place. A new building that now houses the Bramho Samaj hall has been built and can also be seen.

St. Johns Church, Midnapore

One of the very unique things that Medinipur offers is that you can find places of worship for nearly every religion in this rather small town. The St. John Church is one of the most popular Churches in the entire district. The ancient looking small church has a graveyard next to it.

Tamluk city, the headquarter of the Purba Medinipur district is situated on the bank of the Rupnarayan River in the east. It is a historical city, surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in South and Subarnarekha River in the West. It was historically known as Tamralipti/Tamralipta and has got a lot in store for its visitors who would want to get a peek into the pages of history. Tamluk has been a witness to the various invasions and migrations from the east, west and northern India. The history of this city showcases a combination of the Jain, Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic cultures in the form of political influence, trade, and travel. Tamluk has always been connected well to the Gangetic plains. The acceptance of the Aryan culture in this area can be seen as the people here worship Bheema. The history of Tamluk says that while Sanjay was describing the names of holy rivers and places to Dhritarashtra, he mentioned 'Tamralipta' and that it was the capital of Venga kingdom and a well-recognized port. Read More