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There is a Kali temple in Malancha village under Kharagpur police station in Paschim Medinipur district. The deity of this temple, which is atachala and faces south, is Dakshinakali. The foundation inscription of the temple shows that it was established in 1634 Shakabda i.e. 1712 AD. Late Govindaram Roy and his family founded this temple.
\nThe temple has been renovated and several terracotta idols are still visible. The temple has several terracotta inscriptions<\/p>\n

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Chinmoy Das<\/strong>
\nKharagpur is best known for its railway station. However, nearly one and a half centuries before railway tracks were laid across the elevated lands of the Inda area, a zamindar had established a Kali temple in the Malancha locality of Kharagpur.
\nThis zamindar family belonged to Jakpur village, near Kharagpur. Having received the title of Nawab from the ruling authorities, the family came to be known as the \u201cMahashaya Bansh\u201d (Mahashaya Family).
\nOne of the descendants of this family was Gobindaram Ray, son of Madhabram Ray. He purchased several mouzas in Dharenda Pargana and established his own zamindari estate. Later, Gobindaram moved from Jakpur to Malancha in Kharagpur and founded the Kali temple there.
\nThere is no conventional idol of the goddess in this shrine. Instead, the deity is represented by a Panchamundi Asana (a sacred seat associated with Tantric worship), upon which rests a ritual vessel (ghat) surmounted by a head-shaped figure coated with wax.
\nA ruler is remembered through his deeds, and Gobindaram left behind this enduring monument as his legacy. The temple stands on a modest plinth and is built in the Atchala (eight-roofed) style. Though not imposing in elevation, it is quite substantial in size, measuring approximately 25 feet in length, 23 feet in width, and 47 feet in height.
\nA brief terracotta foundation plaque bears the inscription:
\n\u201cShubhamastu, Shakabda 1634\u201d
\nThis corresponds to 1712 CE, indicating that the temple was built in that year. The structure has thus surpassed three hundred years of age.
\nThe south-facing brick temple opens into a verandah with three arched entrances. The sanctum itself has a single doorway. The verandah ceiling is constructed with continuous arches, while the sanctum ceiling is formed through a series of vaults resting upon two large arches on either side.
\nThe temple is richly adorned with terracotta plaques. The lowest frieze along the foundation depicts scenes from everyday life and society, including hunting expeditions, battle scenes, and performances by dancing girls (baijis). Between the arches and the cornice are three narrative panels portraying episodes from the Ramayana, Krishna legends, and various Puranic stories.
\nOne particularly attractive panel depicts the battle between Rama and Ravana. Rama, Lakshmana, Ravana, and Kumbhakarna are each shown riding separate chariots. The ten-headed image of Ravana is rendered with remarkable skill and artistry.
\nBeneath the cornice and along the corner projections of the temple are three parallel rows of small sculpted figures of various deities. Two Rasamandala medallions and a beautiful figure of a Gandharva playing the veena are especially noteworthy. Other figures include singers, ascetics, celestial nymphs (apsaras), warriors, and dancers. Two mithuna (amorous couple) sculptures can also be seen.
\nIn short, this shrine possesses an exceptionally rich collection of terracotta art and occupies a distinguished place among Bengal’s historic temple monuments.
\nYet the ravages of time are steadily consuming this three-hundred-year-old structure. Local heritage enthusiast Subhash Chandra Bose has devoted himself to safeguarding the temple. He continues to do everything within his means to protect it from decay. But the efforts of a single individual can only achieve so much.<\/p>\n