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Lalji temple was built in 1739 by Braja Kishori
Devi who was the wife of Maharaja Jagat Ram. Inside the temple premise, a
bright yellow Garuda with chilly green wings faces the main idols of Radha and
Krishna. Lalji temple is located in West Bengal with small panels which
surround the base of the temple, thereby depict scenes from the Puranas. This
temple is basically dedicated to Shri Radhika and Shri Krishna. A dancing hall
is there just in front of the temple, named- Natmandir. Opening hours of Lalji
Temple: Open now January to December: Lalji Temple is one of the oldest temples
among the group of terracotta temples of Kalna. The temple is built of bricks,
and the walls were covered with terracotta figures. Most of it has worn off
with time, but what remains never fails to amaze the viewer. The bizzare
feature of this temple is the 25 peaks on the roof. And these type of temples
are known as Panchabinsati-Ratna Mandir. It looks wonderful from a distance.
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