Raj Rajeswar Temple (Shibnibas)

Myth of people, Lord Shiva appeared before Maharaja Krishnachandra and told him that he was shifting base from Varanasi to his capital. To please the god, the Maharaja set up a new capital at Sibnibas and constructed 108 Shiva temples there. Krishnachandra wanted to save his capital Krishnanagar from the invading Marathas (Bargis) shifted it to Shivniwas, which is surrounded on three sides by the river Churni.
This is one of the houses the largest 'Shiblingo' in eastern India. The two temples, along with a Ram-Sita temple. The place is so pleasant and beautiful and here exists a small Bamboo bridge.

❤❤Raj Rajeswar Shib’s ❤❤
is located in Majhdia,Nadia ,W.B,India. It was made Maha Raja krishnachandra. It is one of the oldest temples of this area, more than 250 years ago.There are three temples 🛕🛕🛕that are many years old. Two Shiva temples and one Ram Sita temple.According to the temple committee the second largest Shivling in Asia is located here.

According to legends, Shivniwas owes its origin to a dream. One in which Lord Shiva appeared before Maharaja Krishnachandra and told him that he was shifting base from Varanasi to his capital. To please the god, the Maharaja set up a new capital at Shivniwas and constructed 108 Shiva temples there.

Historians offer a more rational explanation. They maintain that in the middle of the 18th Century, Krishnachandra to save his capital Krishnanagar from the invading Marathas (Bargis) shifted it to Shivniwas, which is surrounded on three sides by the river Churni.

The Maharaja christened the new capital Shivniwas, probably after the god. Some historians though claim that it was named after Krishnachandra’s son Shivachandra.

Only two of the 108 temples exist now. One of them houses the largest shivling in eastern India. The two temples, along with a Ram-Sita temple, and the ruins of Krishnachandra’s palace are all that remain of Shivniwas’s glorious past.

The government has made no effort to preserve the historical sites at Shivniwas. But despite all odds, it serves as a perfect spot for a weekend outing.

Om Namah Shivaya.. Lovely place for mental and spiritual peace..

Very old temple, it's original name is Raj Rajeswar temple, lord shiva is worship here

Nice atmosphere...The Shiva linga very big....

Raj Rajeswar Shib’s Mandir is situated. It is one of the oldest temples of this area, more than 250 years ago

Beautiful place and temple.
Om nama shivay 🙏

Shibnibash is the tallest Shiblingo of Eastern India.

Lovely place with temple of Lord Shiva. Calm and cool. Good for a few hours outing from Kolkata.
On the way, one has to walk over a bamboo bridge on Churni river which gives a nostalgic feeling.

Asia biggest shivling is in nadia...
Place was so sood

Very old temple built by Maharaja Krishnachandra...there are three temples in the complex..two have Shiva linga..largest in eastern India...one temple belongs to Ram Sita...the location is at Majhdia which is around 30 kms from Krishnanagar...one can make a day trip from Kolkata

Built by King Krishnachandra, it is the second largest Shiva temple in Asia.Honestly the temple is amazing

Starting from the first restoration of 1965-66, the temple has been restored, or rather reconstructed, several times, the last one taking place in February 2006, when shabby looking iron railings were added to the octagonal platform. Today the cemented plastered temple, neither resembles the grace and beauty of the original structure and the yellow and pink paint looks totally out of place. Thus the 250 year old temple is totally reconstructed and thus in the process wiping out a piece of history from the face of the planet.

Although the outside of the temple has been totally modified into a modern structure, the inside of the octagonal temple remains the same. The Raj Rajeswar temple has the distinction of housing the largest Shiv Linga in Eastern India. Measuring 2.7m in height and 6.7m in circumference (including spout), the black stone Shiv Linga is definitely the star attraction of Shivniwas. At the back of the Linga a flight of stairs lead the devotees to a height of about 1m, thus allowing them to pour water on the giant linga.

It was only pilgrims from nearby areas who arrive here to pay their respect to the deities in the old temples, the only reminders of the city and the capital that Maharaja Krishnachandra had built in the mid-18th century. In winter, the riverside is populated by picnickers.Three temples built by the King still survive, two dedicated to Shiva and one to Ram-Sita. One of the Shiva temples, built in 1754, is known as Raj-Rajeshwar. It enshrines a nine feet high Shivling (local people call it Buro Shib or the Old Shiva).

A historical old lord Shiva temple in Nadia district. It is the 2nd largest Siva structure of Asia.

Rajrajeswar temple is located in Majhdia,Nadia ,W.B.you can take train from sealdah towards Gede and reach Tarak nagar H or majhdia,take TOTO to reach rajrajeswar temple.Another way to reach,you have to take bus from Krishnanagar bus stand. There is jalangi river you have to cross a pool by walking which is made by bamboo.Lord Shiva is named here as Rajrajeswar and made by "kosti pathor" (touchstone) is largest one in Asia.During "Shivaratri" a fair is going on for one month..

Very good place to visit and worship. It's very old and rich history.

According to legend, Sibnibas owes its origin to a dream. One in which Lord Shiva appeared before Maharaja Krishnachandra and told him that he was shifting base from Varanasi to his capital. To please the god, the Maharaja set up a new capital at Sibnibas and constructed 108 Shiva temples there.

Historians offer a more rational explanation. They maintain that in the middle of the 18th Century, Krishnachandra to save his capital Krishnanagar from the invading Marathas (Bargis) shifted it to Shivniwas, which is surrounded on three sides by the river Churni.

The Maharaja christened the new capital Sibnibas, probably after the god. Some historians though claim that it was named after Krishnachandra’s son Shivachandra.

Only two of the 108 temples exist now. One of them houses the largest 'shivling' in eastern India. The two temples, along with a Ram-Sita temple, and the ruins of Krishnachandra’s palace are all that remain of Sibnibas’s glorious past.

Here is two temple alongwith Ram Sita temple. The Shivlinga is the largest linga of Eastern India. These temple was built by Raja Krishnachandra, the king of Krishnanagar. Their was 108 temple but now only two temple is exist.
Nearest Railway station is Majhdia.