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Santipur
Santipur is a historical town in the Nadia district of West Bengal, India.
Santipur at a Glance
Why Santipur?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Naba Kailash Mandir
- Siddheshwari Kali Mandir
- Brindaban Chandra's Math
Santipur at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Naba Kailash Mandir: Naba Kailash Mandir is a Shiva temple in Kalna City of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India. The temple structure, completed in 1809, consists of a combination of two concentric circles with a total of 108 small temples, each dedicated to Shiva.
- Siddheshwari Kali Mandir: Siddheshwari Kali Mandir is a Śākta temple in Kalna City in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The Hindu goddess Kali or Kalika is worshiped in the form of Siddheshwari in this temple.
- Brindaban Chandra's Math: Brindaban Chandra's Math, or Brindaban Chandra Math, is a complex of 17th–18th century temples at Guptipara in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Sightseeing Places
- Naba Kailash Mandir: Naba Kailash Mandir is a Shiva temple in Kalna City of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India. The temple structure, completed in 1809, consists of a combination of two concentric circles with a total of 108 small temples, each dedicated to Shiva.
- Siddheshwari Kali Mandir: Siddheshwari Kali Mandir is a Śākta temple in Kalna City in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The Hindu goddess Kali or Kalika is worshiped in the form of Siddheshwari in this temple.
- Brindaban Chandra's Math: Brindaban Chandra's Math, or Brindaban Chandra Math, is a complex of 17th–18th century temples at Guptipara in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Naba Kailash Mandir
Naba Kailash Mandir is a Shiva temple in Kalna City of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India. The temple structure, completed in 1809, consists of a combination of two concentric circles with a total of 108 small temples, each dedicated to Shiva.
Siddheshwari Kali Mandir
Siddheshwari Kali Mandir is a Śākta temple in Kalna City in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The Hindu goddess Kali or Kalika is worshiped in the form of Siddheshwari in this temple.
Brindaban Chandra's Math
Brindaban Chandra's Math, or Brindaban Chandra Math, is a complex of 17th–18th century temples at Guptipara in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 66 km from Santipur.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Shantipur Junction railway station, about 1 km from central Santipur.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Santipur (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–33°C with about 165 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Santipur (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 346 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Santipur (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 80 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Santipur (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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Spiritual & Religious
Religious Significance
- Summary: Santipur is a historical town in the Nadia district of West Bengal, India.
- Famous For: Known for Naba Kailash Mandir, Siddheshwari Kali Mandir and Brindaban Chandra's Math.
- Overview: Santipur is a historical town in the Nadia district of West Bengal, India.
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Significance
Hinduism is majority religion in Santipur city with 79.15% followers. Islam is second most popular religion in city of Santipur with approximately 20.25% following it.
Spiritual Significance
Hinduism is majority religion in Santipur city with 79.15% followers. Islam is second most popular religion in city of Santipur with approximately 20.25% following it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Santipur 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 June (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 66 km away. The nearest railway station is Shantipur Junction railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Naba Kailash Mandir, Siddheshwari Kali Mandir and Brindaban Chandra's Math.
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 23°C to 34°C over the year, with about 1785 mm of rain in total.
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