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Moghalmari, Buddhist Archaeological Site, West Midnapore
Moghalmari, Buddhist Archaeological Site
West Midnapore
Also see: Weekend Family tour of West Midnapore
Moghalmari is located on the left bank of Subarnarekha River in the district of West Medinipur, 3.2 miles north of Dantan. Since the turn of the millennium an extensive excavation have reveled the remains of an ancient Budhhist Monastery.

Moghalmari excavation site
The name Moghalmari probably originated from a pitch battle of 16th century between the Mughal and the local king. Although the Mughal army emerged victorious but a large number of Mughal soldiers were killed and hence the name.
Kurumbera, Moghalmari, Gangani and Pathra, Weekend Family Tour
Kurumbera, Moghalmari, Gangani and Pathra
Weekend Family Tour from Salboni, West Midnapore
Also see: Weekend Family tour of West Midnapore
A fortified temple complex, an excavated Buddhist Vihar, a canyon not as grand as the Grand Canyon and finally a village of brick built temples and all this in a single weekend tour from Kolkata

Weekend tour of West Midnapore. Clockwise from top left: Kurumbera (fortified temple complex), Moghalmari (an excavated Buddhist Vihar), Gangani (canyon) and Pathra (temple village)
Dol and Holi 9 March (Monday) and 10 March (Tuesday) 2020 provided a extended weekend and an excellent opportunity for a weekend tour to explore the hidden natural and historical treasures of West Midnapore.