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Ambika Kalna’s Rajbari Complex (Cinematic Video)

Known as the ‘City of Temples’, Ambika Kalna in West Bengal is famous for its terracotta temples built in the 18th century. The elaborate intricacy of terracotta artwork dons an intensely religious aura in Bengal Their glazed detailed surfaces turn into magnificent storybooks and the lesser known terracotta trails in Bengal can be a very rewarding experience. Ambika Kalna once flourished as a prosperous port town in Bengal. The town’s history dates back to the Gupta Dynasty which ruled between 3rd and 5th century AD. It reached it’s pinnacle of glory during the late 18th century under the patronage of the Maharaja Tej Chandra Bahadur – Maharajas of Bardhaman, who desired to construct temples here. However there was a unusual dilemma with no stone available in the region that was suitable for construction with intricate work. However, the artisans found a unique solution, they first made a model with baked bricks that were abundantly available. Next, they made tiles of various forms with terracotta with images from ancient Hindu mythological episodes including the epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, erotica and hunting scenes depicted on the walls. This became the famous terracotta architectural style. The most notable of the terracotta sculptures of Kalna is the Rajbari Complex consisting of the Pratapeshwar temple, Rasmancha, Lalji temple, Vijay Vidyanath temple, Krishnachandraji temple and more.