1. Tribal Interpretation Center :
Tribal Interpretation Center is situated in a picturesque atmosphere at Bandorbhula area, only 4K.M away from Jhargram town. It shares the
shame complex of The “Jhargram Prakriti Parjatan Kendra” and tourist lodge run by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Ltd. The museum exhibits the tribal musical instruments, armory, agricultural devices and other matters related to daily life of Tribal communities.
2. Jhargram Rajbari :
The dynasty was founded around 1592 C.E. by Sarveshwar Singh who belonged to the Chauhan clan of Rajputs from Fatehpur Sikri. He along
with his elder brother were Generals under Man Singh of Amer and came to conquer Bengal when Emperor Akbar granted Subehdari of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to Raja Man Singh. He defeated the local tribal kings who were ruling the region known as Junglekhand. Even today to commemorate this victory every year an idol of tribal king is made and symbolically slain on the day of Vijayadashami. The Kings had
matrimonial alliance relation with 8 (eight) Mahal kings. This custom was rearranged by Raja Narasingha Malla Deb when he married the princess from Mayurbhanj Royal Family of Orissa in early 20th century. Raja Shivendra Bijoy Malla Deb, is the 18th Raja Saheb of Jhargram
since 22nd February 2000. The palace is a structure combining the Italian and Islamic architecture models. About 10 rooms on the ground floor have been converted into a Heritage Hotel run by the family. The Palace is an opulent Italianate structure, set in carefully laid lawns and gardens which was built in 1922 CE, during the reign of Raja Narasingha Malla Dev Bahadur
3. Lalgarh Rajbari :
Lalgarh was founded by the younger brother Udaychandra of the brother duo Gunachandra & Udaychandra. The royal family is known as ‘Sahosh Roy’ of Lalgarh. They belong from Brahmbhatt clan of Itwa, Uttar Pradesh.
4. Chilkigarh Rajbari :
It is assumed that King Jagatdeo of Suryavansh Dynasty declared himself as king Dhawaldev after defeating Dhalraj, king of Chilkigarh. Later Royal family of Chilkigarh came to be called as Dhawaldevs.
5. Ramgarh Rajbari :
Gunachandra ‘Singho Sahos Roy’ established the Ramgarh Royal family. Impressed by his courage and bravery of killing a tiger, Nawab of Bengal, Ali Bardi Khan, honoured him with the title ‘SinghoSahos Roy’. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bishnu.
6. Rameshwar Temple :
The principal deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims gather here during the month of Shravan to worship the lord. The temple is believed to have been built around 16th century C.E. by King Chandraketu of Nayagram. The temple is built in traditional Odiya style of architecture. Every year during Ganga Baruni, a grand fair is organised adjacent ground to the temple.
7. Sabitri Temple :
The Temple of Goddess Sabitri is the Sanctum of the deity of the Malladev Dynasty of Jhargram. The temple is 350 years old. Sabitri is
another name for Goddess Durga.
8. Kanak Durga :
King Gopinath has built the temple which is estimated to be more than 500 years old. King Gopinath dreamt the idol of Goddess Kanak Durga, and he built the temple of the devi. As the name suggests Kanak, the idol, is completely made of Gold and is 2 (two) feet in height.
9. Sri Radha Govinda Mandir :
Sri Radha Govinda Mandir was built in 1400 C.E. To the Vaishnavas, the temple is known as ‘Gupta Brindavan’. The temple houses the idols of Sri Radha Govind Ji and Smt Radha Rani Ji along with the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra.
10. Orgonda Bhairabasthan :
Bhairab (Lord Shiva) is the deity here. Local believe the temple was made within a night by the grace of omnipotent Lord Bhairab. Patabinda
Parab is the major festival held every year during the time of Durga Puja. Huge crowd of pilgrims gather here during this time of the year. Pahan – the priest family has been serving Lord Bhairab for generations.
| Place | Jhargram |
- Website : https://jhargram.gov.in/
