Kathgola
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Neighbourhood in Murshidabad | |
![]() The Kathgola Palace also known as "Kathgola Bagan Bari'.
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Kathgola (also known as Katgola) is a neighbourhood in the city of Murshidabad, and was at one time the capital of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa during the reign of the Nawabs in Murshidabad.
History
Kathgola often refers to the Kathgola Palace. Kathgola Gardens, also known as the Kathgola Temple, was built by Lakshmipat Singh Dugar.
Kathgola Gardens
It is said that black roses were cultivated here but now only mango trees can be seen here. The gardens cover 30 acres.
Adinath Temple
Adinath Temple also known as Paresh Nath Temple or Kathgola Temple is situated in the Kathgola Gardens. It is a temple dedicated to Bhagawan Adishvar. Bhagawan Adishvar is represented by a white idol nearly 90 centimeters high sitting in the padmasana posture. This temple was built in 1933 by Lakshmipat Singh Dugar due to inspiration from his mother. The idol of Bhagwan Adinatha is very ancient and the architecture of the temple is unique of its kind.[1]
Kathgola Palace
Kathgola Palace is a four-storeyed palatial palace in the Kathgola Gardens. It has an ornamented facade with valuable paintings, mirrors and priceless furniture. Beside the palace is a small pond and a baoli. Here William Watts and Walsh met Mir Jafar, three days after the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and conferred concerning payment of the amounts stipulated by them before the battle was fought.
Gallery
- Kathgola Gallery
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A statue of Michelangelo in the gardens.
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A closer view of the Adinath Temple.
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the ornamented facade of the palace.
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The Katgola Palace
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A statue of another brother who built Kathgola.
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The steps leading to the pond.
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A demolished part of the palace.
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A room in the gardens.
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The temple
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The garden.
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The lion gate (shinghadwar).
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A murthi inside the temple.
References
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