Nandadulal Temple

This is an old Sri Krishna temple in Chandan Nagar. Its located near the strand road. The architecture is nice. Its one of the places to visit if you are visiting Chandan Nagore.

The photo of the Nanda-dulal (Nanda's darling = Lord Krishna) temple had attracted us. We knew nothing of its history or architecture and decided that we would definitely see it on our drive to Chandannagar (Chandannagore). we reached it in the afternoon and the temple was closed. we were not too upset and took a few photos, However a young boy from across the narrow lane called out and asked if we wanted to enter....of course we did. A little later an elderly gentleman came and opened the doors ....not just to the temple but to a page in history and two historical figures that every Indian remembers. Siraj-ud-dulla and Robert Clive. Clive sacked this temple, we learnt, slaughtered the local zamindar (Indranarayan Chaudhury ) and his family (the daughter's line remains but the male line is finished), broke the idol and threw it into the lake just behind the temple (it is a pond now) but was once connected to the River and felt its tidal influence. Parts of the original idol were fished out about a century later and re-immersed at Kashi. Today the temple has a new idol.
the gentleman kindly showed us how under the ceremonial bed (complete with pillow, sheet and the mosquito net)of the Lord is the way to the treasury that was looted in yore. An ex-army man this temple and its history is a passion with Shri Tapan Kumar Chattopadhayay....and I owe him an enormous debt of gratitude for showing us around and MOST importantly being such a source of information about this temple. He has even marked a place on the rear wall of the temple with a red cross sign: the place where Clive's cannon ball hit it. Today the serenity of this place has to be seen to be believed...but as I closed my eyes to say a prayer for those who died in battle that day... felt goosebumps.
Bottomline: Do visit. And do ask if Shrii Chattopadhayay is around. He is a fount of information and a great storyteller and lover of history. I was lucky to have met him...he gave so generously of his time and made history come alive. And it's famous for durga puja also...

It is in Chandannagar ,Hoogly , more than 300 years old. Lord Clive demolished the Krishna idol of this temple and looted property worth 65 lakhs from chandannagar itself. Now this temple is being maintained by the local people. There is no trustee board.

Nandadulal Mandir is located at Chandannagar.. this is one of the oldest Temple in Bengal.. this type of architectural heritage is rare .. it required to be preserved in better way.. Chandannagar is well connected by train one can take Howrah Bandel Loacl from Howrah.. it will take 40 minutes to reah Chandannagar and from station it is easily reachable by Toto or Auto..

Very old temple of Lord Krishna known as Nandadulal Temple (locally). Lord Krishna's statue is also there. Clearly visible the old remarks on its walls. Very nicely built at that times of India.

A historic temple in the heart of Chandannagar. The temple is built in ekbangla or dochala style with very little terracotta work. The temple was damaged in the Third Carnatic War between French and British in 1757 AD and the British looted the temple and broke the original idol of Nandadulal. The present idol of Nandadulal was established much later.

This south facing Hindu temple of Lord Krishna is very near to Chhobighar bus stop ( eastern side) of G.T. road and nearly 2 km from Chandannagar Railway station of Howrah-Bandel rail route.

The areas of Chandannagar, like Boro, Gondalpara, Khalisani were very old . Chandannagar was under French reign from 1674 A.D. to 1950 A.D. From 1731 A.D. huge development of Chandannagar were done by Joseph Francois Dupleix , the then Superintendent of French affairs .

This flat roofed temple with Ek Bangla ( or Dochala ) porch was built by Indra Narayan Choudhary in 1740 A.D. Afterwards during Anglo-French war , the temple walls were damaged by cannonball.

The dimensions of main shrine is 16m(L)*3.5m(W). The dimensions of Ek Bangla style porch ( in front of main shrine) is 16m(L)*4.3m(W).

Inside the Garvagriha Lord Krishna is worshiped daily from 7am to 8am, 12 noon to 1pm, 7pm to 9pm.

In annual religious utsab SriSri Krishna Janmashtami( Bangla Bhadra month) huge number of religious people come here every year.

Old temple of Krishna🙏

Nandadulal temple in Chandannagore is a beautiful Bengal Chala form temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna( beloved son of Maharaja Nanda) it was established in 1740C.E.by Sri Indra Narayan Choudhury, who was Dewan of French Govt,

Historical place to visit and one can find " Ek-chala" temple representative of togetherness in a family.

One of most historis place of the French Colony Chandannagar. One of the best Durga puja is celebrated here. Easily noticeable from the traffic. Must visit during Durga puja and Doljatra. Adjacent to the GT Road. Nearest bust stop is Sridurga Chhabighar.

Atleast a 300 year old temple. A must visit

The oldest existing monument of Chandannagar, hosting lord shri krishna. It is almost about 300 years old. Marks of canon ball fired during the war between France and Britain at Chandannagar in 1757 can be seen today at the back wall of the temple. It's architecture resembles old Bengal do chala.

This temple is established in the year 1739 by the then Dewan of French Government Indranarayan Chowdhury. During the Seven Year Long War between British and French forces, the temple was attacked by the cannonball of Lord Clive.

Nando Dulal temple ia a ancient temple of Chandannagar. Lord krishnas Murti is there every day morning and evening puja and devine chanting listen from here.Temple very near to GT road.

Amazing ambience... sitting outside the temple

It's a excellent example of ancient construction

Really nice place enjoy everyone 😃🙂 nabami night in durgapuja2021

Largest duchala temple in wb. Built by Indra Narayan Choudhury, nandadulal temple. Krishna worshipper. 1740. British fired canonballs at temple in 1757, masterminded by Clive. Krishna idol thrown into nearby pond, red mark portrays the place where canon ball hit the temple. Temple restored in 2005.

It's a very good temple , neat and clean . Puja always commences on time . Pujaris are very well behaved and helpful . Special pujas are also arranged on special dates . But indisciplinary actions are strictly prohibited .