Madangopal Jiu Temple
| Madangopal Jiu Temple | |
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গোপালের মন্দির | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Radha and Madangopala |
| Festivals | Janmastami and Dol yatra |
| Location | |
| Location | Mellak |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country |  India |
  Location in West Bengal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°28′00″N 87°54′21″E / 22.4668°N 87.9057°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 17th-century CE: 1651 |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Monument(s) | 1 |
Madangopal Jiu Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Mellak, near Samta, Deulti, in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Also known as the Gopaler Mandir, it is dedicated to the Hindu deities Radha and Madangopala.
History
[edit]Madangopal Jiu Temple is a teracotta temple dedicated to Radha and Madangoapl-jiu, situated on the banks of Rupnarayan River. The idols are made up of "ashtadhatu". Originally the river used to flow beside the temple but with time, it changed its course and shifted away from the temple. It was established in 1651 AD by wrestler Mukundaprasad Roychoudhury. He belonged from the family of the Roy zamindars, who used to rule the village of Samta.[1]
The road to the temple was connected to a barrage. Mukundaprasad would carry two heavy stone dumbbells in his arms to the temple, crossing a small wooden bridge. One of those stones is still present in the complex of temple and can be seen by the visitors.[2]
Architecture
[edit]One of the largest "aatchala" temples in West Bengal, characterised by its roof with eight slopes. Made with the teracotta style of architecture, the temple has a main entrance with three arches facing south. There is an additional entrance facing the east direction.[1]
Renovation
[edit]The state government started renovation work in 2010 to fix its dilapidated state and it was completed many years later. During that period, the idols were moved to a nearby house. Presently, the temple is maintained and the the idols are being cared and worshipped by the locals. The temple opens everyday at 6 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Temples, Light Up (6 December 2022). "Mellock Madangopal Jiu Temple – West Bengal". Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Purohit, Temple. "Madanmohan-Jiu Temple, Samta". Retrieved 1 January 2025.
External links
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Media related to Madangopaljiu temple, Mellock at Wikimedia Commons
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