Just north of Azimganj, the village of Baranagar (also Boronagar) boasts stunning 18th-century Bengali terracotta temples:
Char Bangla Temple Complex Four temples in the do-chala (two-roofed) or Bangla architectural style, built by Rani Bhabani of Natore. Two temples feature intricate terracotta ornamentation on outer walls.
Gangeshwar Temple Jor Bangla (twin-hut) style with rich terracotta work.
Bhabaniswar Temple An octagonal temple built by Tarasundari (Rani Bhabani's daughter) in 1755, featuring beautiful stucco work.
Panchamukhi Shiva Temple The lingam inside has five faces, hence the name.
These temples represent Bengal's distinctive terracotta temple tradition, quite different from the Jain architecture across the river.
A quick reality-check, too: Baranagar’s fame was always in conversation with the Bhagirathi’s moods. The river has eaten its share of shrines over the centuries, which makes the survivors feel less like a neat “complex” and more like a handful of stubborn miracles.
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