Sonatapal
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Sonatapal is located 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) north-east of
Geography
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Barrage
Location
Sonatapal is located at 23°12′53″N 87°07′22″E / 23.2146800°N 87.1228600°E
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History
Sonatapal contains a large temple ascribed to the Rajas of Bishnupur. It is a remarkably solid and tall temple made of brick. Close to the temple, and on the low ground, which is under water during floods, are several mounds. The mounds, as well as the temple, are ascribed to Salibahan. The mounds near the river are said to be part of his garh (fort). The old name of the place is said by some to have been Hamirdanga.[1]
Bankura district was once under the influence of
Rekha deul
Sonatapal picture gallery
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Sun temple
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Sun temple
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Sun temple
References
- ^ a b O’Malley, L.S.S., ICS, Bankura, Bengal District Gazetteers, pp. 207–209, 1995 reprint, first published 1908, Government of West Bengal
- ^ "Temples and Legends of Bengal". Bankura. Hindu Books. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
- ISBN 978-93-81574-65-2