Modan Mohan Temple, Kolkata | travel place

There are numerous legends encompassing this sanctuary in Baghbazar. Because of a grave financial emergency, the Lord of Bishnupur, Chaitanya Sinha took a credit of rupees one lakh from Gokul Mitra of Baghbazar and pawned the icon of Madanmohan as security. Considerably higher than the Ochterlony Landmark, this sanctuary was constructed in1730. The eigé-metal (Astadhatu) icon was introduced on a 11sz high silver honored position. Because of the seismic tremor of 1820, the sanctuary was wrecked and must be rc-built by and by. Outside the sanctuary stands an octagonal 9-spired stage. Rash Chomp, in a specific shape and is likewise amazingly lovely.