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Jaynagar Majilpur
Jaynagar Majilpur is a temple town in South 24 Parganas and famous for its confectionery Jaynagarer Moa.
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- Satsang Thakurbari
- Dhanwantari Kali Temple
Jaynagar Majilpur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Satsang Thakurbari: This temple is inaugurated and dedicated to Thakur Anukulchandra by Satsang Deoghar.
- Dhanwantari Kali Temple: The temple is believed to listen to the prayers of her devotees promptly.
Sightseeing Places
- Satsang Thakurbari: This temple is inaugurated and dedicated to Thakur Anukulchandra by Satsang Deoghar.
- Dhanwantari Kali Temple: The temple is believed to listen to the prayers of her devotees promptly.
Temples
- Dhanwantari Kali Temple: The temple is believed to listen to the prayers of her devotees promptly.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 53 km from Jaynagar Majilpur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Jaynagar Majilpur railway station, about 1 km from central Jaynagar Majilpur.
- By Road: Jaynagar Majilpur is also connected by road. The entire area of this city is well connected through State Highway 1.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Jaynagar Majilpur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 138 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Jaynagar Majilpur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–31°C with about 485 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Jaynagar Majilpur (Oct, Nov) averages 22–30°C with about 87 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Jaynagar Majilpur (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 15–27°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 31°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
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- Summary: Jaynagar Majilpur is a temple town in South 24 Parganas and famous for its confectionery Jaynagarer Moa.
- Overview: Jaynagar Majilpur is a temple town in South 24 Parganas and famous for its confectionery Jaynagarer Moa.
- Medieval Period: Many janapadas grew up along the old Bhagirathi channel from the ancient times until around the 16th century: Kalighat, Boral, Rajpur, Harinavi, Mahinagar, Baruipur, Baharu, Jaynagar, Majilpur, Chhatrabhog etc. Bipradas Pipilai's Manasavijaya, composed in 1495, mentions many places in this region. Chand Sadagar, a merchant character of the Manasavijaya, reached Baruipur, from Kalighat, through the old Bhagirathi channel. From there he proceeded towards Chhatrabhog, and then travelling through Hatiagarh pargana reached the open sea. Chaitanyadeva (1486–1534) also went through this route.
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Significance
According to the 2011 Census of India, 81.34% of the population is Hindu, 18.23% Muslim, 0.17% Christian, 0.04% Sikh, 0.02% Buddhist and 0.02% Jain. 0.18% did not state a religion in the census.
Spiritual Significance
According to the 2011 Census of India, 81.34% of the population is Hindu, 18.23% Muslim, 0.17% Christian, 0.04% Sikh, 0.02% Buddhist and 0.02% Jain. 0.18% did not state a religion in the census.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Many janapadas grew up along the old Bhagirathi channel from the ancient times until around the 16th century: Kalighat, Boral, Rajpur, Harinavi, Mahinagar, Baruipur, Baharu, Jaynagar, Majilpur, Chhatrabhog etc. Bipradas Pipilai's Manasavijaya, composed in 1495, mentions many places in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jaynagar Majilpur 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, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 53 km away. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar Majilpur railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Satsang Thakurbari and Dhanwantari Kali 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 25°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2156 mm of rain in total.
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