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Top 5 places to visit in Burdwan

By Sneha Das

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One of the unique structures in Burdwan with a beautiful vertical pattern, the 108 Shiv Mandir is visited by Hindu devotees throughout the year.

108 Shiv Mandir

2

Constructed in 1903 by the king of Burdwan Maharaja Bijoy Chand Mahatab, the iconic Curzon Gate is a must-visit historical site.

Curzon Gate

3

Constructed by a Japanese Optical Company with the help of the Indian and Japanese governments, Meghnad Saha Planetarium was inaugurated in 1994.

Meghnad Saha Planetarium

4

The Tomb of Sher Afghan serves as the graveyard of the last Afghan I.  The historical spot is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Tomb of Sher Afghan

5

Located on Burdwan's Grand Trunk Road on the banks of the Barakar River, the Kalyaneshwari Temple was originally built by Maharaja Hari Gupt.

Maa Kalyaneshwari Temple

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