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Semaphore Towers ~ A Pre – Telegram Communication System
July 17, 2013
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Semaphore Towers
A Pre – Telegram Communication System
Its a typical rural Bengal landscape, a villager makes is way through agricultural fields, but the chimney like structure is definitely unique. Its not a chimney of the brick kilns that dot the Bengal rural landscape nor is it a wtach tower used to keep eye on invading Bargi (Maratha).
Its a semaphore tower, quiet a few of which still dot the rural as well as urban landscapes of West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand.
Dihar ~ Ruined Twin Temples
June 19, 2013
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Dihar ~ Ruined Twin Temples
Near Bishnupur, Bankura, West Bengal
Also see: Beyond Bishnupur ~ Brick and Stone Temples
Located 8 km from Bishnupur, on the Bishnupur – Sonamukhi highway, the village of Dihar houses two ruined but majestic temples. Both the temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are known as Sareswar and Saileswar. A Nandi Bull guards the entrance of Sareswar Temple.
Categories: Bengal Archeology, General
Bankura, Bengal Temples, Bishnupur, Dihar, Saileswar, Sareswar