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	'''Krishnarai ~~Jiu~~ Temple, Bagri''' is a historic [[Hindu]] temple in Bagri near [[Garhbeta]] in [[Paschim Medinipur]] district of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bagri Krishna Rai Temple\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4mDDPDxf9U\|access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> It is ~~a radha-krishna temple~~ and ~~very popular in paschim medinipur district of West Bengal. This temple~~ is located right on the left of the [[Shilabati River\|Shilabati]] river ~~bank~~. Rajyadhar ~~Rai~~, ~~minister~~ of the first Bagri ~~king~~ Gajapati Singha, is said to be built this temple.The idol of Lord Krishna-Rai is made of black basalt stone.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bagri Krishnagar Krishna Rai Temple\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=23aE18nmt-0C~~&pg=PA33&lpg=PA33~~&dq=bagri+krishna+rai+temple&~~source~~=~~bl&ots=Fa6ec8nSnT&sig=ACfU3U0aInEEyhw2q_rl1jxrR6p_xgCdOQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ89zN8dKAAxU5rokEHboDBx04ChDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=bagri%20krishna%20rai%20temple&f=false~~\|access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> This temple holds great spiritual and traditional value for locals.		'''Krishnarai Jew Temple, Bagri''' is a famous and historic [[Hindu]] temple in Bagri near [[Garhbeta]] in [[Paschim Medinipur]] district of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bagri Krishna Rai Temple\| website=[[YouTube]] \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4mDDPDxf9U\|access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani and is located right on the left bank of the [[Shilabati River\|Shilabati]] river. The history of the establishment of the temple goes back to the 15th century. Rajyadhar Ray, the Minister of the first king of Bagri, Gajapati Singha, is said to be built this temple.The idol of Lord Krishna Rai is made of black basalt stone and was brought from [[Vrindavan]] (some say [[Puri]]) by Rajyadhar Ray himself.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bagri Krishnagar Krishna Rai Temple\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=23aE18nmt-0C&dq=bagri+krishna+rai+temple&pg=PA33\|access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> This temple holds great spiritual, cultural and traditional value not only for locals but also for outsiders.

	~~== How to reach ==~~		Rath Yatra and Rash Yatra are two famous festivals which is celebrated here but Dol Yatra is the most famous one. Radha-Krishna Jugal Murti (Couple Statue) is worshipped according to Hindu Religion's Vishnu [[Purana]] and Garuda Purana.
	~~Garhbeta~~ is ~~well connected by highways and railways:~~
	* [[Garhbeta]] to [[~~Midnapore]], [[Kharagpur~~]], ~~[[Panskura]],[[Kolaghat]], [[Kolkata]]~~		Apart from the original Bagri Temple, there are two more temples dedicated to the Lord : The Mayta Temple (also called Mashir Bari, the maternal aunt's house) and the Raghunathnari Temple.
	* [[Garhbeta]] to ~~[[Chandrakona]]~~, ~~[[Ghatal]]~~
	* [[Garhbeta]] to [[Midnapore]] Railways

	~~==Gallery==~~		The administration of the temple is conducted by the Board of Trustees named the Bagri Ishwar Krishnarai Jew Devottar Trust, headed by Bikash Kumar Ray, Anil Baran Ray and Alokmoy Ray. They have stored the tradition and legacy of the Lord and the temple.

	~~{{Empty section\|date~~=~~August 2023}}~~		== How to reach ==
			The temple is connected to Garhbeta Railway Station and also to the Garhbeta Bus Stand by roads.
			* [[Garhbeta]] to [[Midnapore]], [[Kharagpur]], [[Howrah]] and [[Bankura]], [[Puruliya]] by Railways (South-Eastern Railways, Adra Division)

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	[[Category:Tourist attractions in Paschim Medinipur district]]		[[Category:Tourist attractions in Paschim Medinipur district]]

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'''Krishnarai Jiu Temple, Bagri''' is a historic [[Hindu]] temple in Bagri near [[Garhbeta]] in [[Paschim Medinipur]] district of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bagri Krishna Rai Temple|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4mDDPDxf9U|access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> It is a radha-krishna temple and very popular in paschim medinipur district of West Bengal. This temple is located right on the left of the [[Shilabati River|Shilabati]] river bank. Rajyadhar Rai, minister of the first Bagri king Gajapati Singha, is said to be built this temple.The idol of Lord Krishna-Rai is made of black basalt stone.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bagri Krishnagar Krishna Rai Temple|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=23aE18nmt-0C&pg=PA33&lpg=PA33&dq=bagri+krishna+rai+temple&source=bl&ots=Fa6ec8nSnT&sig=ACfU3U0aInEEyhw2q_rl1jxrR6p_xgCdOQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ89zN8dKAAxU5rokEHboDBx04ChDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=bagri%20krishna%20rai%20temple&f=false|access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> This temple holds great spiritual and traditional value for locals.

== How to reach ==
Garhbeta is well connected by highways and railways:
* [[Garhbeta]] to [[Midnapore]], [[Kharagpur]], [[Panskura]],[[Kolaghat]], [[Kolkata]]
* [[Garhbeta]] to [[Chandrakona]], [[Ghatal]]
* [[Garhbeta]] to [[Midnapore]] Railways

==Gallery==

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==References==
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{{Hindu temples in West Bengal}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Temples in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Paschim Medinipur district]]

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