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Jalpaiguri, West Bengal · 26.5258°, 88.8666°
A Shiva temple on the Jarda river near Maynaguri housing the linga called Anadi, founded by Bishwa Singha and rebuilt by Raja Pran Narayan in 1653. Its Shivratri fair is among the oldest in northern West Bengal and draws pilgrims from neighbouring countries.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Koch of Cooch Behar; Raikats of Baikunthapur