Baneswar Shiva Temple — Attraction in West Bengal

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One of the highlights of the temple is the Mohan Pukur, a pond within the temple complex that is home to hundreds of tortoises. These tortoises are considered devotees of Lord Shiva and are well cared for by the temple authorities1. The serene environment of the temple and the presence of the tortoises add to the spiritual and peaceful atmosphere.

The temple also has a deep mythological significance, as it is believed to be the place where Banasur, the King of Asuras, stopped to drink water while carrying the Shiva Linga from Kailash. Unable to move the Linga after resting, Banasur built the temple around it1. The temple is especially vibrant during the annual fair held on Shiva Chaturdashi, attracting devotees and visitors from far and wide.

Overall, Baneswar Shiva Temple offers a blend of history, mythology, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for those exploring...

Historical place with archeological and mythological interest in Coochbehar. 13 km away (north) from town. 13 km south to Alipurduar district. Temple of lord Shiva "Baneswar" and a adjacent pond with hundreds of turtles of Nilssonia nigricans (a critically endangered categorized as Schedule I) species, locally called as "Mohan". These are the main interest of this place. King Prasanna Narayan is supposed to be the founder of this temple. Here lord Baneswar, lord of Bana(Asur) is the God. 'Shiva Linga' is inside the 10 feet down 'Garva Griha'. This lord was an important God of Kamata dynasty as well as of Koch dynasty in Coochbehar. The temple is under the supervision of Coochbehar Devottar trust board. Sweet curd ( Misti doi) is a famous food of this place. It is available in almost all the sweet shops. Around 2008-12 the pond had been embanked by concrete guard walls. After that, suddenly Mohans started to die. It became a deep concern of the local administration and Devottar trust board. Situation became horrible with number of death of the turtles. Forensic department was summoned and necessary action was taken for...

বানেশ্বর Baneswar Shiva temple is at Baneswar in the Cooch Behar II CD block in the Cooch Behar Sadar subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India.

The beginning of Baneswar Shiva temple is mired in mythology. According to popular belief the legendary Raja Banasura, an ardent devotee of Shiva had made the latter agree to come down to earth. When Shiva was following Raja Banasura, the latter suddenly stopped at Baneswar (earlier name Gordasandara), which was a breach of agreement. Shiva instantly disappeared and later established a Shiva-linga on the banks of the Bangti River. Many believe that the place was named after the Raja. However, there is no mention of the temple in the legend. According to some, the temple was built by Raja Jalpeswar, who built the Jalpesh temple. He is believed to have ruled in the second or third century and is mentioned in ‘Jalpesh Mahatya’. Some others think that Raja Nilambar of the Khen dynasty had built it. Yet others think that Maharaja Nara Narayan of the Koch dynasty established it and Maharaja Pran Narayan of the Cooch Behar...