AMBIKA KALNA: WEST BENGAL

A jewel in hiding

The rich terracotta temple architecture in this small town of West Bengal is to be seen to be believed. From the Orissan rekh-deul form of architecture to the rare 25-turret temple to the unique 108 Shiva temple, that fuses the Shaivite world view with indigenous Bengal architecture, the diversity is amazing and awe-inspiring.