Buroshiva Temple

Temple at Buroshivtala, Nabadwip.

Built in Navaratna style.

Present structure from 1907 CE.

Older shrine existed before 1882 CE.

Inner sanctum made of thin tile bricks.

First founder: Krishnakanta Shiromani.

Navaratna build led by Taraprasanna Churamani.

Inscription of 1316 Bangabda notes renovation.

Earlier idols: Mahishasuramardini, Ganesha, Surya, Mangalchandi.

Mahishasuramardini stone idol stolen in 1998.

Temple over 200 years old.

Buroshiva idol older, likely 17th century.

Mentioned in Gauracharita Chintamani and Tirthamangal (1770 CE).