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Dwadash Shiva Temples are ancient Hindu temples located in Barisha locality of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, dedicated to God Shiva. The cluster of 12 temples were built in athchala style by Raja Santosh Ray Chowdhury over 350 years ago.[1]
| Dwadash Shiva Temples | |
|---|---|
 Dwadash Shiva temples | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kolkata |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Barisha locality |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Raja Santosh Ray Chowdhury |
| Completed | 17th century |
References
edit- ^ Ray and Ray Choudhury, A.K. & Gorachand (2001). Lakshmikanta, a chapter in the social history of Bengal. Plate XVI: Sabarno Sangrahalay. ISBN 9788188105007.
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