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Bansberia
Bansberia is a town and a municipality in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India.
Bansberia at a Glance
Why Bansberia?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Tribeni
- Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi
- Ananta Basudev Temple
Bansberia at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Tribeni: An old holy place for the Hindus. Here the Hooghly River divides into three branches.
- Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi: The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.
- Ananta Basudev Temple: Unlike its neighbour Hangeshwari the Ananta Basudev Temple follows the typical Bengal temple architecture of ek-ratna, single pinnacle. The pinnacle of Anantabasudev Temple is octagonal.
Things to Do
- Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi: The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.
- Hangseshwari Temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to Hangseshwari, a form of Goddess Kali and an incarnation of Devi. It was built between 1799 and 1814.
- Ananta Basudev Temple: Unlike its neighbour Hangeshwari the Ananta Basudev Temple follows the typical Bengal temple architecture of ek-ratna, single pinnacle. The pinnacle of Anantabasudev Temple is octagonal.
- Tribeni: An old holy place for the Hindus. Here the Hooghly River divides into three branches.
Sightseeing Places
- Tribeni: An old holy place for the Hindus. Here the Hooghly River divides into three branches.
- Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi: The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.
- Ananta Basudev Temple: Unlike its neighbour Hangeshwari the Ananta Basudev Temple follows the typical Bengal temple architecture of ek-ratna, single pinnacle. The pinnacle of Anantabasudev Temple is octagonal.
Places That Define Bansberia
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Tribeni
An old holy place for the Hindus. Here the Hooghly River divides into three branches.
Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi
The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.
Ananta Basudev Temple
Unlike its neighbour Hangeshwari the Ananta Basudev Temple follows the typical Bengal temple architecture of ek-ratna, single pinnacle. The pinnacle of Anantabasudev Temple is octagonal.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 35 km from Bansberia.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Islampara Halt railway station, about 1 km from central Bansberia.
- By Road: 39 (Chunchura Court-Jirat) runs through here. Bansberia is about away from Kolkata.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Bansberia (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 144 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Bansberia (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 367 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Bansberia (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 86 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Bansberia (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 14–25°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Bansberia is a town and a municipality in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India.
- Overview: Bansberia is a town and a municipality in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India.
- Ancient History: Bansberia was one of the main city of ancient Saptagram. Zafar Khan Ghazi Mosque and Dargah situated at Tribeni in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India, are considered to be among the earliest surviving Muslim monuments in Bengal. According to an inscription, the mosque is dated 698 AH (1298 AD). Tribeni (junction of three rivers viz, the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Sarasvati - hence the name) was an ancient holy place of the Hindus until the Muslims conquered it during the early phase of their conquest of Bengal.
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Significance
Bansberia was one of the main city of ancient Saptagram. Zafar Khan Ghazi Mosque and Dargah situated at Tribeni in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India, are considered to be among the earliest surviving Muslim monuments in Bengal.
Spiritual Significance
Bansberia was one of the main city of ancient Saptagram. Zafar Khan Ghazi Mosque and Dargah situated at Tribeni in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India, are considered to be among the earliest surviving Muslim monuments in Bengal.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Bansberia (BAHNSH-bayrree-ah) was originally one of the seven villages that formed Saptagram, a major port town in medieval Bengal. However, the town was eventually abandoned and Bansberia gradually became a separate municipal town along the Hooghly River.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bansberia is most comfortable in January, February, March, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 35 km away. The nearest railway station is Islampara Halt railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Tribeni, Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi and Ananta Basudev Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 24°C to 34°C over the year, with about 1801 mm of rain in total.
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