Description:
This more than a century old ancient golden-domed temple is one of the main attractions of Coochbehar. It stands on the north bank of Bairagi Dighi, a large lake situated in the heart of the Coochbehar town. Built in 1889 by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan, the structure of this temple is in Charchala style of Hindu architecture. Inside the temple is an idol of Madan Mohan, an incarnation of Lord Krishna and the royal deity. The idol made of gold and ashtadhaatu, an alloy of eight metals, is nearly 200-year old. The other deities include Ma Kali, Ma Tara and Ma Bhavani.
