Antpur is a village in Hooghly district of West Bengal. It consists of eight smaller villages namely Tara, Bamnagar, Kumarbazar, Dharampur, Ranibazar, Anarbati, Bilara and Lohagachhi. The place hosts an array of temples. The most famous temple of Antpur is the Radhagobinda Temple with exquisite terracotta carvings on its walls. The temple is 100 ft tall with various scenes from mythology as well as everyday life depicted on small terracotta panels on the walls of the temple. The Chandi Mandap and Dol Mancha have beautifully crafted wood carvings. Beside the main temple, there are five Shiva temples which also exhibit terracotta work. Sarada Bhawan is located opposite to Radhagovindjiu Temple. The temple remains closed from 12 pm to 3 pm.
How to Reach
The nearest railway station is Haripal which enjoys good rail connectivity with Kolkata. Buses are plying from Haripal to Antpur. One can even reach Antpur directly by bus from Kolkata. Kolkata is well connected to other parts of the country by road, rail and air.
Where to Stay
There is no proper place for accommodation at Antpur. You can stay at Kolkata.
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| Radhagovinda Temple, Antpur |
The nearest railway station is Haripal which enjoys good rail connectivity with Kolkata. Buses are plying from Haripal to Antpur. One can even reach Antpur directly by bus from Kolkata. Kolkata is well connected to other parts of the country by road, rail and air.
Where to Stay
There is no proper place for accommodation at Antpur. You can stay at Kolkata.
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