| Jatileswar Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jalpaiguri |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festival | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Mainaguri |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country |  India |
 Interactive map of Jatileswar Temple | |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Gupta Rulers |
| Established | 320 AD - 600 AD[1] |
Jatileswar Temple[2] (Bengali:জটিলেশ্বর মন্দির) is aHindu temple dedicated toLord Shiva. The temple located inMaynaguri of theJalpaiguri district in the Indian state ofWest Bengal.[3][4][5]
The temple of Purbba Dehar was built by the feudal chief ofGupta kingdom around 320 AD to 600 AD.[1]
It is under the protection of theArchaeological Survey of India.The government of West Bengal had declared the temple of Purbba Dehar as an archaeological site and the place now has been reserved under theState Protected Monuments.[6]
The Jalpaiguri Sadar Subdivision administration is focusing on developing a spiritual tourism circuit, with Jatileswar Temple as a key highlight. Plans include enhancing infrastructure and registering tourist guides and vehicles to ensure visitor safety and transparency. Improvements are underway for the 12.5 km road from Bodaganj to Gazaldoba, linking to the Bhorer Alo tourist hub.[7]
