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The Jagannath Temple
Chandrakona | Ghatal Subdivision, Midnapore, IndiaAbout
Midnapore is located in the Indian state of West Bengal, and this place is a prominent tourist destination in the state. It is bordered by regions of Orissa in the south and Jharkhand in the west. The district is named after Medinimata, a local deity in the region popular among the pilgrims here. Midnapore mainly serves as a place where you can brush up a bit of history and learn more about India's freedom struggle. Many local monuments are present, dedicated to freedom fighters that lost their lives for a cause. History buffs will thus love traveling to Midnapore. Jagannath temple is one of the ancient temples in Mohanpur in the Midnapore district of West Bengal, India. It is situated about 20 km from Jaleswar, 16 km from Egra and 201 km from Kolkata. Idols of Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra are present in the temple. This temple was constructed around 1611 by Karmahapatra family and is currently in a ruined condition and requires preservation. Legend is that the Puri Jagannath Mandir is visible from the peak of this temple.
