Debipur is a small village located at Memari I block in Purba Bardhaman district. From Howrah take a Bardhaman Main local train for Debipur. From Debipur Station take a trakker or bus for Shibtala.
In Shibtala bus stop there has been a brick temple ( terracotta temple) which was built in the 1750s. The deities worshiped in the temple are Shiva, Radha-Krishna and Bamakali. This structure consists of three connected structures built on a single raised platform. The structures on the side are aat chala (8 sloped roof) Shiva temples.
The Lakhshmi Janardan temple built by Narottam Sinha. The land for the temple was purchased in 1833 from the Dewan of Burdwan Banbehari Kapoor, and the temple was opened in 1844, said by a member of the trust running the temple.This temple has been privately maintained by the trust. The Lakhshmi Janardan temple is built in the rekha deul style. The gigantic temple is 60ft height approached through a spectacular arched gateway, whose roof has long collapsed. The Temple looks spectacular and its sheer height creates a towering impression.
The front part of the temple consists of a Bangla style do chala mandap, thus creating an unique mix of Bangla and Odiya architecture. A triple arched entrance on the mandap leads to the interiors of the temple.
The most prominent terracotta panels depicts the life of Lord Krishna, starting from his childhood to the love affair with the gopinis. There are numerous other terracotta panels depicting war scenes to scenes from day to day life. Though weeds have grown on the upper walls of the temple.
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Source:
- Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), (in Bengali), Vol II, page 596, Radical Impression, Kolkata.
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