PATHRA

Pathra is about 18 km from Midnapore town, is an exceptional hamlet is a treasure trove for those who like to travel back in time. Pathra, on the bank of the river Kangsabati, is a village of temples.  This place is usually called as ‘Mandirmay Pathra’ (a place surrounded by Temples). Outstanding Hindu and Jain temples are also located in the village of Pathra, a few kilometres from the Midnapore town, on the banks of Kasai River. The patterns of temples reflect the culture of Jain and Buddhist sculptures. The bricks and other materials of temple prove that those are built at least two or three-hundred years ago.Hundreds of small temples dating back into antiquity are located here but many are in a state of disrepair due in part to lack of any sort of preservation, succumbing to the waters of the Kasai River, and theft of bricks by locals. One ‘Sun Temple’ was also at Pathra. 34 dilapidated temples with enriched terracotta artwork reminded the past form the deities in the temple are Krishna, Vishnu and Shiva. Of them, the Nabaratna Temple with exquisite artwork, Kachchari Mahal, Rashmancha, Dalan of Kalachand, Durgeswar Temple and Pancha Shiva Temple are worth mentioning. Various evidence of Buddhist culture has been traced in Pathra. To the opposite of Pathra on the southern bank of Kansai river is another reminder of the past- Jinsahar. The word is derived from Jain sages who lived here in the 12th century.  The temples of Jinsahar are old one and it seems that these are Jain temples which were constructed for extension of Jain religion and civilization.

Details of Tourist Place

• Block :Midnapur Sadar
• Name of Nearby Government Accommodation : WBSEDCL Guest House, Burdge Town, Midnapore(Manager (HR&A) Mob: 8900799026), Vidya Sagar University Guest House (Registrar Mob: 9434111115)
• Name and Contact no. of Nearest Police Station :KOTWALI PS – 9147888621
• Name of nearest Railway station :Medinipur
• Name of nearest highway through which we can reach the tourist spot : NH- 6, NH – 60
• BDO Contact No. :8348691735
• BMOH Contact No.:9475940737
• OC/IC PS Contact No. :9147888621

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