Tourist Spot near Sripat Singh College

TOURISM

               Historical city Murshidabad, the district got its present name in the early eighteenth century and its present shape in the latter half of the eighteenth century, the earliest evidences of history in the district date back to the pre-historic days perhaps as early as circa 1500 B.C.

                Jiaganj and Azimganj are old townships on the banks of Bhagirathi where the Jain culture flourished. There are some old Jain Temples and a Museum. Near Azimganj is the fascinating Baranagar temple complex built by Rani Bhabani (1714 – 1793), the Zamindar of Natore. The brick-built temples are considered to be amongst the best examples of Bengal Terracotta art.

                The Baranagar Temple complex is chiefly the creation of Rani Bhabani of Natore. The Bhabaniswara, Char Bangla, Jod Bangla and Rajrajeshwari are the main temples

                The town of Jiaganj has grown on both sides of the Bhagirathi. Though it is very near Murshidabad, it is advisable to keep two separate days for visit to the two zones. The Jain temples are the main attraction here.

                Kiriteswari Temple, one of the 51 Pithasthanas where the Kirit (the crown) of the goddess to have fallen is not far away. The ruins of some of the old temples are also of Archeological interest. The Dahapara temple nearby attracts many devotees.

                The District Museum at Jiaganj is the brainchild of Late Rai Bahadur Surendra Narayan Singha of Jiaganj, who had contributed everything contained therein. The site of the Museum and the invaluable sculptures and others antiquities are entirely his contributions and collections. The District Museum is located at Nehalia,Jiaganj- about 2km away from Jiaganj Rly Stn. on Sealdah-Lalgola route.