Shyamsundar Temple, Khardah

শ্যামসুন্দর মন্দির, খড়দহ

The Vaishnav heart of Khardah, the town of Nityananda.

About Shyamsundar Temple, Khardah

Nityananda settled at Khardah after his marriage, and the house, Kunja Bati, is revered as the place where his son Virabhadra was born. Virabhadra installed the black stone image of Shyamsundar in the sixteenth century; legend says three famous Krishna images of this region were carved from one stone. The present aatchala temple is later. The Ras festival in autumn fills the town.

Why visit

An important Vaishnav shrine with a real small-town temple atmosphere.

What to see and do

The image of Shyamsundar
Kunja Bati, Nityananda’s house
The Ras fair in Kartik (November)

Plan your visit

Area: Khardah, BT Road to Barrackpore
Nearest landmark: Khardah, near the river
Best time: Morning or evening. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Entry: An active place of worship that admits visitors; its own rules apply. An active temple with a midday closure; hours are not currently verified.
Train: Khardaha, then a rickshaw
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Photography is restricted.

Nearby and related places

Twenty-six Shiva Temples, Khardah: Twenty-six aatchala temples round one courtyard near the river.
Mahotsavtala Ghat, Panihati: The riverside banyan where the Chida-Dahi festival has been held for five centuries.

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Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.