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The
Temple
This strange temple is situated beside the river Dwarakeshwar in
Ekteswara. It does not look like a Bangla Mandir, but resembles the
Rekha deul minus sikhar of the Orrisan temples. Another strange
feature that strikes the visitors' eye is - the walls are completely
denuded of any carvings or paintings. As the worshipful Sivalinga is
installed in well like structure, one has to reach it by descending
many steps. Further, the place is not duly illumined with lamps made
of either brass, or baked mud. It is with the help of the small
pramida lit by the priest, one has to see and worship HIM. The
darkness and odd environs evoke wonder than devotion. Yet, huge
number of theists turn up on Mondays and offer reverential puja with
all the paraphernalia as seen in Sivaalayas. Chaitra masa sees its
glory reaching the summit with several festivals and processions
spread over the entire month.
It
lies in the village of Ekteswara in the vicinity of Bankura the
district head quarters of the same name. It is accessible by train
or bus and from Bankura, by rickshaws or tangos.
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