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Sagardighi, Coochbehar Episode 3 Author - Biswarup Chatterjee.  Sagardighi: A Monument of Water Architecture and Urban Vision While studying the Hiranyagarbha Shiva Temple, it is essential to know about the Sagardighi, which is a  large man made reservoir located immediately to the eastern side of the temple. The temple and the reservoir together formed an integrated cultural and architectural complex, representing not only religious devotion but also an advanced urban planning as well as an  administrative foresight under the Koch rulers. Sagardighi is located in the central part of present day Cooch Behar town. Its geographical coordinates are approximately Latitude: 26°19′15.96″ North Longitude: 89°26′23.28″ East.  The Hiranyagarbha Shiva Temple stands on the western bank of this reservoir, reflecting a planned spatial relationship between water and sacred architecture. Excavation and Foundation under Maharaja Harendra Narayan. The digging of this reservoir was un...

  Episode 2 Author - Biswarup Chatterjee .  About the Temple. The Hiranyagarbha Shiva Temple is quite an important part for both the religious as well as the cultural life of Cooch Behar, which shows how the Shaiva traditions are deeply rooted in this region, The temple has been closely linked to the spiritual as well as the religious practices and rituals of the common people of this region over a long period of generational continuity. The place is quite important for the worship of Shaivism , where people come together to pray, especially on auspicious days like Shivaratri and others. The temple is a symbol of both religious devotion and the ongoing life of regional belief systems, which have been passed down through the generations.                  The temple is Located on the western bank of the historic Sagardighi and enjoys a setting of considerable geographical and cultural significance. Sagardighi itself, being a major...