Jagannath Temple, Mohanpur
Mohanpur Jagannath Temple মোহনপুর জগন্নাথ মন্দির | |
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![]() ![]() Mohanpur Jagannath Temple মোহনপুর জগন্নাথ মন্দির Location in West Bengal | |
Name | |
Bengali | মোহনপুর জগন্নাথ মন্দির |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 21°50′19″N 87°25′53″E / 21.83856°N 87.43145°ECoordinates: 21°50′19″N 87°25′53″E / 21.83856°N 87.43145°E |
Country | India |
State | Paschimbanga |
District | Paschim Medinipur |
Location | Mohanpur |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Jagannath |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Kalinga architecture |
History and governance | |
Date built | 1611 |
Creator | Karmahapatra Dynasty |
Jagannath temple is one of the ancient temples in Mohanpur in the Midnapore district of West Bengal, India. It is situated about 20 km from Jaleswar, 16 km from Egra and 201 km from Kolkata. Idols of Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra are present in the temple. This temple was constructed around 1611 by Karmahapatra family and is currently in a ruined condition and requires preservation. Legend is that the Puri Jagannath Mandir is visible from the peak of this temple.
- Front side of the temple
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