The Jalpesh Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Bhairava or Jalpesh), was built in 1524 by Biswa Singha and later reconstructed in 1563, 1663, and again in 1899. . It’s situated on the banks of the Jarda River, about 7–8 km from Mainaguri/Jalpaiguri district. 🌙 Shravan Yatra (Bol Bom) Each Shravan (July–August), thousands of devotees embark on the Bol Bom Yatra—a pilgrimage on foot carrying pots of holy water to offer on the Shivling. Massive crowds converge on Mondays in Shravan, making it the highlight of the Mela season.
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