BURDWAN
The district of Burdwan is predominantly agricultural in its eastern part and highly industrialised in the west. It is called "rice plate" of Bengal for its abundant agri-fields and huge production of rice. In tourism scenario, the district of Burdwan in the state of West Bengal has great potential. The District is commonly known for its beautiful Maithon dam reservoir in Asansol, the technological marvels of the Meghnad Saha Planetarium, the Krishnasayer ecological park or sophisticated Burdwan Science Centre. But there are many sites in the district enriched for their historical, cultural, religious importance or scenic beauty or as birds sanctuary or hot spring etc.
Of late "Chupichar" an abandoned course of river Ganga in Purbasthali-ll Block in Kalna Sub-Division has become a natural sanctuary of migrated birds of rare and common species. Flocks of teals, storks, gulls etc. come in every winter in the cluster of riverine isles and ox bow on the course of river Ganga.
Of late "Chupichar" an abandoned course of river Ganga in Purbasthali-ll Block in Kalna Sub-Division has become a natural sanctuary of migrated birds of rare and common species. Flocks of teals, storks, gulls etc. come in every winter in the cluster of riverine isles and ox bow on the course of river Ganga.
108 Shiv Mandir
Perhaps the most unique and enticing structure in all of Bardhaman, the reason it's known as 108 Shiv Temple is because there literally are 108 small temples contracted side by side in a beautiful vertical pattern.
The temples are located in Nawabhat which was once famous for the battles of the Pathans and Mughals. The best and the most crowded time to see these temples is during Shivratri when the entire place is lit up with lights and decorations.
Perhaps the most unique and enticing structure in all of Bardhaman, the reason it's known as 108 Shiv Temple is because there literally are 108 small temples contracted side by side in a beautiful vertical pattern.
The temples are located in Nawabhat which was once famous for the battles of the Pathans and Mughals. The best and the most crowded time to see these temples is during Shivratri when the entire place is lit up with lights and decorations.
Curzon Gate
The majestic Curzon Gate was famously erected in 1903, by the king of Burdwan Maharaja Bijoy Chand Mahatab to celebrate Lord Curzon's visit.
Though it is just an archway towering over the road, the majestic structure will easily grab your attention, especially at night. The Royal Palace is situated one km from the gate.
The majestic Curzon Gate was famously erected in 1903, by the king of Burdwan Maharaja Bijoy Chand Mahatab to celebrate Lord Curzon's visit.
Though it is just an archway towering over the road, the majestic structure will easily grab your attention, especially at night. The Royal Palace is situated one km from the gate.
Sarbamangala Mandir
The Sarbamangala Temple with Tarakeswar, Rameswar, Kamaleswar, Chandreswar and Mitraswar Shib Temples situated at D.N. Sarkar Road, Burdwan is an old religious institution which has been built by Maharaja Kirtichand in the year 1702 A.D. and since then the temple has become a holy place to the people of Burdwan as well as nearby Districts and States. Be it mentioned that the celebrated temple and the deity has same importance and popularity as like as Kalighat, Dakshineswar, Tarakeswar and Tarapith. Hundreds of devotees feel pride on taking the blessing of Mata Sarbamangala everyday.
The idol of Mata Sarbamangala is very very old (approx. 1000 years old) from time immemorial, people felt the existence of it in old literatures and holy books. This is an idol of Mata Durga with eighteen hands and bestowed on Lion MAHISHA MARDINI and is the first NABARATNA temple in the undivided Bengal. The structure of the temple manifests the unique blending of art and architecture of Terra-cotta style and popular architecture of the then Bengal. The historians have graciously depicted the historical importance and the archaic value of the temple. The Sarbamangala Temple is main historically importance tourist place in Burdwan District.
After abolition of the Zamindari, the then Maharaja of Burdwan Sir Uday Chand Mahatab formed and constituted a trust in the year 1959 and thereby handed over the deity in favour of the Trust Board and since then the Trust Board is managing and performing the seba puja and maintaining the properties of the deity.
Sarbamangala Mata Thakurani has an old heritage in the mind of all religious minded people. From very far off place of Burdwan District people assemble here and offer seba puja and even from remote corners of West Bengal people come here to offer their pujas and obtain blessingof the Mata Sarbamangala . It has become a holy place as well as a tourist spot in this State. In the festival days the number of devotees run into lakhs. They all come from different walks of life. The Government of India has notified this temple as the place of public worshipconsidering its historical and archaeological importance vide Notification No. 11478 dated New Delhi the 7th day of September, 2000.
Main occasion of the temple Bengali New Years day i.e. 1st Baisakh, Bipadtarini Brata, Saradiya Durgotsov, Kali Puja, Nabanna and Shib Ratri Brata etc.
Out of meagre income of Mata Thakurani and with the help of devotees and reputed business houses since 1994 the Trust Board have been trying to renovate the main temple and to give it a new look and maintaining it to proper form. Creation New Bhogghar (measuring approximate 4000 sft.) arrangement of Daily Bhog to the devotees, renovation of all Shiba temples and creation of a beautiful garden with one big fountain within the temple campus and a Nat Mandir (measuring approx. 5000 sft.) electrification / lighting, Yatri Nivas for outside devotees of the tourists for about 40 heads, drinking water, telephone toilet and car parking facility also here.
District Administration and Burdwan Municipal Authority in consultation with present popular Left Front Government have come forward to lend their hand of Co-operation for development in and around the Sarbamangala temple.
The Sarbamangala Temple with Tarakeswar, Rameswar, Kamaleswar, Chandreswar and Mitraswar Shib Temples situated at D.N. Sarkar Road, Burdwan is an old religious institution which has been built by Maharaja Kirtichand in the year 1702 A.D. and since then the temple has become a holy place to the people of Burdwan as well as nearby Districts and States. Be it mentioned that the celebrated temple and the deity has same importance and popularity as like as Kalighat, Dakshineswar, Tarakeswar and Tarapith. Hundreds of devotees feel pride on taking the blessing of Mata Sarbamangala everyday.
The idol of Mata Sarbamangala is very very old (approx. 1000 years old) from time immemorial, people felt the existence of it in old literatures and holy books. This is an idol of Mata Durga with eighteen hands and bestowed on Lion MAHISHA MARDINI and is the first NABARATNA temple in the undivided Bengal. The structure of the temple manifests the unique blending of art and architecture of Terra-cotta style and popular architecture of the then Bengal. The historians have graciously depicted the historical importance and the archaic value of the temple. The Sarbamangala Temple is main historically importance tourist place in Burdwan District.
After abolition of the Zamindari, the then Maharaja of Burdwan Sir Uday Chand Mahatab formed and constituted a trust in the year 1959 and thereby handed over the deity in favour of the Trust Board and since then the Trust Board is managing and performing the seba puja and maintaining the properties of the deity.
Sarbamangala Mata Thakurani has an old heritage in the mind of all religious minded people. From very far off place of Burdwan District people assemble here and offer seba puja and even from remote corners of West Bengal people come here to offer their pujas and obtain blessingof the Mata Sarbamangala . It has become a holy place as well as a tourist spot in this State. In the festival days the number of devotees run into lakhs. They all come from different walks of life. The Government of India has notified this temple as the place of public worshipconsidering its historical and archaeological importance vide Notification No. 11478 dated New Delhi the 7th day of September, 2000.
Main occasion of the temple Bengali New Years day i.e. 1st Baisakh, Bipadtarini Brata, Saradiya Durgotsov, Kali Puja, Nabanna and Shib Ratri Brata etc.
Out of meagre income of Mata Thakurani and with the help of devotees and reputed business houses since 1994 the Trust Board have been trying to renovate the main temple and to give it a new look and maintaining it to proper form. Creation New Bhogghar (measuring approximate 4000 sft.) arrangement of Daily Bhog to the devotees, renovation of all Shiba temples and creation of a beautiful garden with one big fountain within the temple campus and a Nat Mandir (measuring approx. 5000 sft.) electrification / lighting, Yatri Nivas for outside devotees of the tourists for about 40 heads, drinking water, telephone toilet and car parking facility also here.
District Administration and Burdwan Municipal Authority in consultation with present popular Left Front Government have come forward to lend their hand of Co-operation for development in and around the Sarbamangala temple.
BARDHAMAN SCIENCE CENTRE
General information
Head : Shri Niranjan Gupta , Project Coordinator
Full Address : Ramna Maidan, Babur Bag, P.O. Rajbati, Dist. Bardhaman - 713104
Phone Number : 0342 2657844
Email : [email protected]
Inaugurated on : 9th Jan 1994
Floor Area in Sq. mtrs. : 1567.32
Hours of opening : March to October 11.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., November to February 10.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Closed to visitors on Doljatra and Kalipuja
Major Attractions:
Human Performance, Life Science, Fun Science, 3D Theatre, Taramandal, Science Park.
New Initiatives
An Innovation Hub was inaugurated on July 10.
Activities
Science Demonstration Lecture, Teachers’ Training, Computer Training, Popular Lecture, Science Quiz, Science Seminar, Science Drama, Surprising Chemistry Show, Fun Science Show, Science Tricks Show, Science Fair, Science Film Show, Creative Ability Centre, Mobile Science Exhibition, Sky Observation, Observation of Special Events, Innovation Hub Activities, Summer Vacation Hobby Camp, Awareness Programme on ‘Arsenic in Chicken, Exhibition on Rabindranather Bigyan Bhabna, Model Orientation Workshop, Clean India Campaign (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan SBA), Science workshop titled as ‘ Science is Fun’ IT Boot Camp.
Special Events Observed
International Museum Day, World Environment week, International Day of Yoga, Observation of World Population Day, World Ozone Day, Hindi Week, Wild Life Week, World Science Day, National Energy Conservation Day, Anniversary Day, World Forestry Week.
Collaborative Programme
Science Camp with Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of West Bengal for the Districts of Malda & Hooghly from April 20 to 25 April, Model Orientation Workshop in collaboration of District Youth Office, Govt. of West Bengal for Burdwan, Hooghly and Birbhum August 6, 7 and 21, Two Science Workshops on ‘Science is Fun’ from January 25 to 28 and February 15 to 18 in collaboration with Sarva Shiksha Mission, Burdwan.
Ticket Rates
Centre Entry Ticket
i. General Visitors & Students - Rs.10.00 per head,
ii.Govt. School Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
Taramandal Show Ticket
i. General Visitors - Rs 10.00 per head,
ii.Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
Science Show Ticket
i. General Visitors - Rs 10.00 per head,
ii.Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
3D Show Ticket
i. General Visitor - Rs 10.00 per head,
ii.Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
General information
Head : Shri Niranjan Gupta , Project Coordinator
Full Address : Ramna Maidan, Babur Bag, P.O. Rajbati, Dist. Bardhaman - 713104
Phone Number : 0342 2657844
Email : [email protected]
Inaugurated on : 9th Jan 1994
Floor Area in Sq. mtrs. : 1567.32
Hours of opening : March to October 11.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., November to February 10.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Closed to visitors on Doljatra and Kalipuja
Major Attractions:
Human Performance, Life Science, Fun Science, 3D Theatre, Taramandal, Science Park.
New Initiatives
An Innovation Hub was inaugurated on July 10.
Activities
Science Demonstration Lecture, Teachers’ Training, Computer Training, Popular Lecture, Science Quiz, Science Seminar, Science Drama, Surprising Chemistry Show, Fun Science Show, Science Tricks Show, Science Fair, Science Film Show, Creative Ability Centre, Mobile Science Exhibition, Sky Observation, Observation of Special Events, Innovation Hub Activities, Summer Vacation Hobby Camp, Awareness Programme on ‘Arsenic in Chicken, Exhibition on Rabindranather Bigyan Bhabna, Model Orientation Workshop, Clean India Campaign (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan SBA), Science workshop titled as ‘ Science is Fun’ IT Boot Camp.
Special Events Observed
International Museum Day, World Environment week, International Day of Yoga, Observation of World Population Day, World Ozone Day, Hindi Week, Wild Life Week, World Science Day, National Energy Conservation Day, Anniversary Day, World Forestry Week.
Collaborative Programme
Science Camp with Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of West Bengal for the Districts of Malda & Hooghly from April 20 to 25 April, Model Orientation Workshop in collaboration of District Youth Office, Govt. of West Bengal for Burdwan, Hooghly and Birbhum August 6, 7 and 21, Two Science Workshops on ‘Science is Fun’ from January 25 to 28 and February 15 to 18 in collaboration with Sarva Shiksha Mission, Burdwan.
Ticket Rates
Centre Entry Ticket
i. General Visitors & Students - Rs.10.00 per head,
ii.Govt. School Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
Taramandal Show Ticket
i. General Visitors - Rs 10.00 per head,
ii.Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
Science Show Ticket
i. General Visitors - Rs 10.00 per head,
ii.Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
3D Show Ticket
i. General Visitor - Rs 10.00 per head,
ii.Students in Group - Rs.5.00 per head
Pir-Baharam
Baharam, the Parsi sultan carried on his duty of water giving by the side of the road to fulfil the instructions of his ‘guru’ for twelve years after which, he came to be regarded as a ‘Sufi Pir’ and called by the name of Sakka at Pir Baharam.
The emperor of Delhi, Akbar, was inspired by him and established him at ‘Puratan Chawk’ of Bardhaman. This holy ‘majar’ is covered with a sheet made of gold.
Baharam, the Parsi sultan carried on his duty of water giving by the side of the road to fulfil the instructions of his ‘guru’ for twelve years after which, he came to be regarded as a ‘Sufi Pir’ and called by the name of Sakka at Pir Baharam.
The emperor of Delhi, Akbar, was inspired by him and established him at ‘Puratan Chawk’ of Bardhaman. This holy ‘majar’ is covered with a sheet made of gold.
Bardhaman Zoological Park
The history of the Barddhaman Zoological Park also known as Ramnabagan Mini Zoo dates back as 1960, which has been developed within the Ramnabagan Wild Life Sanctuary, a natural forest patch flourished during the feudal reign of Rajas and Maharajas of Bardhaman Taluk. In the year 1978, the area had been converted to a Deer Park with the introduction of 6 nos. of deer. Ramnabagan Wild Life Sanctuary has been recognised as a Mini Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority. Latest recognition up to 31.12.2015 was conveyed by the Central Zoo Authority as a ‘Mini Category Zoo with an area of 14.31 ha. The Divisional Forest Officer, Burdwan Division is the Ex-Officio Director of the Zoo.
The objective of the zoo is to conserve the representative wild animals of the Gangetic plains and also to aware the general public on sustainable conservation of wild fauna which are under severe threat due to biotic interference. The zoo houses 112 Mammals, 15 Birds and 19 Reptiles. The zoo is opened from 9.30 am to 5.00pm except Thurs day. Average yearly visitors are more than one lakh.
In the vicinity of the zoo, there are several place of interest such as Garh Jungle (Dharma Garh of Raja Surath), Burdwan University, Krishnasayer Park, Meghnad Saha Planetarium, Mazhar of Pir Baharam, 108 Shib Mandir, Sarbamangala Temple, Science Centre. The area is situated within the municipal limits of Burdwan town and is about 4 km. away from Burdwan Railway station to the Western direction. It is about 50 m. away from G.T.Road (N.H.2) on Burdwan-Durgapur stretch. It is well connected with G.T Road by Sukumar Sen Road that mets G.T Road at Golapbag More. There is a good network of approach roads all along the periphery of the zoo. Present address is Golapbag, Burdwan-713104 and official contact no. :0342-2657172
The history of the Barddhaman Zoological Park also known as Ramnabagan Mini Zoo dates back as 1960, which has been developed within the Ramnabagan Wild Life Sanctuary, a natural forest patch flourished during the feudal reign of Rajas and Maharajas of Bardhaman Taluk. In the year 1978, the area had been converted to a Deer Park with the introduction of 6 nos. of deer. Ramnabagan Wild Life Sanctuary has been recognised as a Mini Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority. Latest recognition up to 31.12.2015 was conveyed by the Central Zoo Authority as a ‘Mini Category Zoo with an area of 14.31 ha. The Divisional Forest Officer, Burdwan Division is the Ex-Officio Director of the Zoo.
The objective of the zoo is to conserve the representative wild animals of the Gangetic plains and also to aware the general public on sustainable conservation of wild fauna which are under severe threat due to biotic interference. The zoo houses 112 Mammals, 15 Birds and 19 Reptiles. The zoo is opened from 9.30 am to 5.00pm except Thurs day. Average yearly visitors are more than one lakh.
In the vicinity of the zoo, there are several place of interest such as Garh Jungle (Dharma Garh of Raja Surath), Burdwan University, Krishnasayer Park, Meghnad Saha Planetarium, Mazhar of Pir Baharam, 108 Shib Mandir, Sarbamangala Temple, Science Centre. The area is situated within the municipal limits of Burdwan town and is about 4 km. away from Burdwan Railway station to the Western direction. It is about 50 m. away from G.T.Road (N.H.2) on Burdwan-Durgapur stretch. It is well connected with G.T Road by Sukumar Sen Road that mets G.T Road at Golapbag More. There is a good network of approach roads all along the periphery of the zoo. Present address is Golapbag, Burdwan-713104 and official contact no. :0342-2657172
Bardhamaneswar
Bardhamaneswar is a big statue of Lord Shiva which was most probably built during the 12th century. It is said that this statue has a height which is unrivalled in the entire state.
The perimeter of the ‘Gouripatta’ is some 18 feet and the statue was first discovered in Bikharibagan in Alamganj while digging in 1973. A large number of devotees visit the site not only during the occasion of Shivaratri but also throughout the year to worship Lord Shiva.
Bardhamaneswar is a big statue of Lord Shiva which was most probably built during the 12th century. It is said that this statue has a height which is unrivalled in the entire state.
The perimeter of the ‘Gouripatta’ is some 18 feet and the statue was first discovered in Bikharibagan in Alamganj while digging in 1973. A large number of devotees visit the site not only during the occasion of Shivaratri but also throughout the year to worship Lord Shiva.