Hindu temple, Rajbari

Nalia Jor Bangla Templeনলিয়া জোড় বাংলা মন্দির

Time needed
Half an hour.
best months
Nov–Feb
Cost
Free.

Two temples side by side at Nalia in Baliakandi, founded in 1655 by Raja Sitaram Roy; one still has its tower, the other has lost it.

At a glance

Founded
1655, Raja Sitaram Roy
Upazila
Baliakandi

About

Raja Sitaram Roy set up the temples and their images. At his request, Sri Krishna Ram Chakraborty came to Nalia to look after them, and the care of the temple stayed with that family.

The jor-bangla form joins two hut-shaped roofs in brick, a style special to Bengal.

Getting there: Bus or CNG from Rajbari town to Baliakandi, then an easy-bike to Nalia.

Things to do

  • Compare the two temples, one with its tower and one without.

Good to know

  • Dress modestly; it is a religious site.

Getting there

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