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Hangseshwari Temple

Bansberia, West Bengal, India

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Overview

A dreamlike 13-towered temple (1814) at Bansberia whose lotus-bud spires follow tantric chakra symbolism — Bengal's most unusual skyline.

Why visit: Temple architecture that looks conjured from a fairy tale.

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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4.1 km

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