History
Nabadwip is a small town in the district of Nadia, some 120 kms
away from Kolkata city. Nabadwip lies to the north of Kolkata and is
connected to the city by roadways and railways. The town was the
ruled by the Hindu rulers till the reign of Lakshmansena. The
begining of the 13th century (year 1200 - 1201) saw the capture of
the region by Mohammed Bakhtiyar Khilji. With the victory of the
Khilji Muslim rule got established in the region. The region was
under the control of Muslim rulers till 16th century. By this time
the region continued to be a major religious centre.
Attractions
Nabadwip and the adjoining region of Krishnanagar are important
religious sites in the state of West Bengal. The place of Nabadwip
constitutes the birth place of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Chaitanya
is considered as one of the greatest reformers and religious heads
of the region. Sonargouranga, the famous temple holding the golden
statute of Sri Chaitanya is the prime attraction in the premises of
Nabadwip. Besides Sonargouranga there are a number of temples worth
visiting in the town. The Royal Palace, known by the name of Rajbari
witnesses a large number of visitors, especially during the festival
of Jhulan Mela. Some other attractions include the Roman Catholic
Church, College Bhavan, Public Library, Krishnanagar Academy and the
Protestant Church.
Accessibility
Buses from Kolkata directly ply to the Nabadwip township. There are
special services provided by the ISKCON into the adjoining region of
Krishnanagar.
Trains from the Sealdah Railway Station can be boarded, which stop
at the Nabadwip Station.
The airports at Kolkata ( domestic and international) are the
nearest to the region.
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