Deity
Devi (Hanseswari)
श्री हंसेश्वरी देवी मंदिर
Hanseswari Temple
Hanseswari Temple in Bansberia, Hooghly district, West Bengal, is a Devi temple associated with the Hanseswari form. Known for its architecturally distinctive lotus-bud shaped towers, it is often noted for a Bengal–Tantric style and a 19th-century era attribution.
Hanseswari Temple
Hanseswari Temple
Hanseswari Temple
Hanseswari Temple
Hanseswari Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Devi Temple
Architecture
Bengal–Tantric; lotus-bud towers
19th Century
Location
Bansberia, Hooghly, West Bengal
India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1814
- Founder
- Raja Nrisinhadeb Roy and Rani Sankari
- Construction
- 1799 - 1814
- Construction of Hanseswari Temple began in 1799 under Raja Nrisinhadeb Roy and was completed in 1814 by his wife Rani Sankari. Designed strictly according to Tantric Kundalini philosophy, the architecture features 13 lotus-bud-shaped spires built from blue basalt stone brought from Chunar. It stands as a unique structural representation of yogic philosophy.
Significance
- The 13 spires of Hanseswari Temple symbolize the subtle nadis of the human psychic body, including Ida, Pingala, Sushumna, and the central Chakras. The presiding idol of Maa Hanseswari is carved from blue neem wood and seated on a lotus rising from Lord Shiva's body. The temple is celebrated worldwide for its allegorical translation of Tantric metaphysics into stone.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Check timings on arrival
The listed hours are approximate (06:00–19:00). Verify the day’s opening/closing time at the entrance or with local staff.
Plan for architecture viewing
Allocate time to view the lotus-bud shaped towers and overall structure, which are a key highlight mentioned in the record.
Visit during daylight
With a single continuous timing window provided, daytime visits help you complete darshan and see architectural details clearly.
Keep the visit simple
Since festival and ritual schedules are not specified in the record, plan a straightforward darshan visit unless you confirm special pujas locally.
Carry essentials
Bring water and basic necessities for a comfortable visit; local conditions and queues can vary.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
06:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
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Devi Puja (local observances)
Temple worship centers on Devi in the Hanseswari form; specific festival names and dates are not provided in the record.
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Shakti worship days
Pilgrims may encounter special worship days connected to Devi traditions; confirm locally as the record does not list a calendar.
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Temple special pujas
Any special pujas or annual events are not detailed in the source record; check notices at the temple during your visit.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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श्री हंसेश्वरी देवी मंदिर
Hanseswari Temple
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