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Gobardanga
Gobardanga, a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has a wide prevailing history. Gobardanga had been governed by Brahmin Zamindars of bharadwaj gotra in pre-old days.
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Why Gobardanga?
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- Prasannamoyee Kali Temple
- Gobardanga Zamindar Palace
Gobardanga at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Prasannamoyee Kali Temple: Established by then Zamindar Kaliprasanna Mukhopadhyay, the temple faced southwards has Goddess Kali along with 12 other shrines of Lord Shiva distributed into 6 shrines on either side of the temple.
- Gobardanga Zamindar Palace: The Mukhopdahyay family who owns this property originated from Sharsha which is at present-day Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Khelaram Mukhopadhyay of this family built this zamindar house.
Sightseeing Places
- Prasannamoyee Kali Temple: Established by then Zamindar Kaliprasanna Mukhopadhyay, the temple faced southwards has Goddess Kali along with 12 other shrines of Lord Shiva distributed into 6 shrines on either side of the temple.
- Gobardanga Zamindar Palace: The Mukhopdahyay family who owns this property originated from Sharsha which is at present-day Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Khelaram Mukhopadhyay of this family built this zamindar house.
Temples
- Prasannamoyee Kali Temple: Established by then Zamindar Kaliprasanna Mukhopadhyay, the temple faced southwards has Goddess Kali along with 12 other shrines of Lord Shiva distributed into 6 shrines on either side of the temple.
Places That Define Gobardanga
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Prasannamoyee Kali Temple
Established by then Zamindar Kaliprasanna Mukhopadhyay, the temple faced southwards has Goddess Kali along with 12 other shrines of Lord Shiva distributed into 6 shrines on either side of the temple.
Gobardanga Zamindar Palace
The Mukhopdahyay family who owns this property originated from Sharsha which is at present-day Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Khelaram Mukhopadhyay of this family built this zamindar house.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 40 km from Gobardanga.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Gobardanga railway station, about 1 km from central Gobardanga.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Gobardanga (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–33°C with about 149 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Gobardanga (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 339 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Gobardanga (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 75 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Gobardanga (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 14–25°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°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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History
- Summary: Gobardanga, a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has a wide prevailing history. Gobardanga had been governed by Brahmin Zamindars of bharadwaj gotra in pre-old days.
- Overview: Gobardanga, a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has a wide prevailing history. Gobardanga had been governed by Brahmin Zamindars of bharadwaj gotra in pre-old days. Their descendants still reside in their ancestral home and maintaining all regulations, worship goddess Durga as per their tradition during Durga Puja.
- Ancient History: It has a wide prevailing history. Their descendants still reside in their ancestral home and maintaining all regulations, worship Goddess Durga as per their tradition during the Durga Puja days. Close to it is the Gobardanga Prasannomoyee Kali Mandir. Established by then Zamindar Kaliprassana Mukhopaddhyay, the temple faced southwards has Goddess Kali along with 12 other shrines of Lord Shiva distributed into 6 shrines on either side of the temple.
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Significance
It has a wide prevailing history. Gobardanga had been governed by Brahmin Zamindars of bharadwaj gotra in pre-old days.
Spiritual Significance
It has a wide prevailing history. Gobardanga had been governed by Brahmin Zamindars of bharadwaj gotra in pre-old days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gobardanga is most comfortable in January, February, 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 March, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 40 km away. The nearest railway station is Gobardanga railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Prasannamoyee Kali Temple and Gobardanga Zamindar Palace.
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 1747 mm of rain in total.
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