Krishnanagar

A famous place in Krishnanagar, Chand Kazi's Tomb, where a well-known tree named Golokchapa exists. It is believed that this tree is more than 500 years of age. People light up candles and also take 3 circular rounds around the tree to pay respect.

Situated at Teghori Pada, Sri Devananda Gaudiya Math is a famous holy place of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas. It is home to the headquarters of the Sri Gaudiya Vedanta Samiti. Moreover, it is nestled in the place formerly called Koladvipa. This Math is an eminent religious spot visited by hundreds of devotees yearly. The math comprises nine towers, and each tower has its own significance.

A park full of greenery, Godadanga Children's Park is located in Krishnanagar and is the children's favourite place. There are many rides for kids here, and you can also enjoy a picnic day with your family here.

Hijuli forest Ranaghat is a fantastic place for adventure seekers. One can discover numerous rare birds, animals and plants in this place. You can experience the beauty of the regional flora and fauna here. This place will make your trip to Krishnangar more fascinating.

A sacred temple of pure devotion, Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math was established in 1941. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu founded this temple to promote the divine ideal via the line of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur. As per the ideal, the free expression of faith and the development of genuine devotion to Lord Sri Krishna must be encouraged.

Kalna, also spelt Ambika Kalna, is the municipal hub and seat of government for the Kalna subdivision of the Bardhaman district. In addition to being famous for the Rajbari, this town is also famous for its 108 Shiva temples. The name of the town was derived from the Hindu goddess Kali, also called Maa Ambika.

In the ninth century, Santipur had an important role as a centre for the study of Sanskrit and Vedas. Currently, the area is most well known for its traditional handwoven sarees, such as the Shantipuri, Tangail, and Jamdani.

Ballal Dhipi is approximately 25 kilometres away from Krishnanagar and can be found close to Bamanpukur Bazar. The Archaeological Survey of India began conducting excavations at this site in the early 1980s and discovered a complex of one-of-a-kind buildings that occupied approximately 13,000 square metres of space. This edifice asserts that it is a component of the bigger Vikramsila Vihar even though it is constructed all around a hill called a "Dhipi" that is 9 metres in height. According to scholars, this Vihar (one of the sides of the stupa) may have been used as a place of pilgrimage and study until the eleventh century.

Next to NH-34 in the Nadia district of West Bengal is the Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary (which is only at a distance of 22 kilometres north of Krishnanagar). Bengal foxes, common langurs, and jackals all make their homes in this protected area. There are also pythons and a variety of birds, including Indian cuckoos, parakeets, and others. There are a number of tree types and little crocodiles (gharials) in this area. This sanctuary was established in 1980 to safeguard the middle Gangetic alluvial zone's rich biodiversity; it covers an area of 67 hectares.

The importance of Palashi in a historical context simply cannot be emphasised. From Krishnanagar, it is around a fifty-minute car ride. This location played host to the epic Battle of Plassey on June 23rd, 1757. The armies of the last ruler of Bengal, Nawab Siraj Ud-Daula, fought against the British forces led by Lord Clive in this fight. Lord Clive was in charge of the British army. Following the conclusion of this struggle, the British established their control over all of India, including Bengal. In 1883, a monument stone was set up at this location to commemorate the triumph of the British.

On the banks of the Ganges, not too far from the point where it joins the Jalangi and is near to Navadvipa, one may find the city of Mayapur. It is respected by many different schools of Hinduism, including Gaudiya Vaishnavism. But it is especially famous because it is the location of the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

The collective name for a group of nine islands that come together to look like an eight-petaled flower is Nabadwip. As a result of its location, it provides a view of the Bhagirathi River. Sri Chaitanya, a famous religious leader and reformer from the 15th century, was born in the city of Navadvipa. Navadvipa is also known as Sri Chaitanya. In addition, Sri Chaitanya is depicted in a golden form on one of the statues that can be found in the Nabadwip temple. It is common knowledge that Navadvipa holds a prominent position both as the epicentre of Vaishnav culture and as the headquarters of ISKCON.

In the city of Krishnanagar, there is a Roman Catholic Church that is renowned both for the beauty of its architecture and the skill with which it was built. It doesn't matter what people believe or what race they are; everyone is welcome here, and that's one reason why this place is so popular with tourists. The wall carvings and paintings in the church provide information about the life and ministry of Jesus. There is a branch of the Catholic Church known as the Protestant Church.

You can spend the day pretending to be royalty by visiting the Rajbari palace, which is situated in close proximity to Krishnanagar. The prominent use of terracotta in the construction lends the structure an aspect that is evocative of a Rajasthani Kothi. The Rajbari Palace, which was previously the residence of Maharaja Krishnachandra, is widely regarded as one of the most stunning structures in the entire city of Krishnanagar.