Ambika Kalna (popularly known as Kalna) is a small town of Burdwan or Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The town situated on the western bank of river Ganga or Bhagirathi. From the Goddess Kali's name Maa Ambika the town's name known as Ambika Kalna. The town is very famous among the tourists due to very old architectures. Any one can reach this city through trains from Sealdah and Howrah or through bus from Esplanade, Kolkata. You will reach Kalna from Kolkata within 4 hours by train or bus.
Must see places in Ambika Kalna:
108 Shiva Temples: It is also known as the Navakailasha temple. The temple complex built in the year 1809. The temple complex built in two circles with 108 Shiva Lingas in the temple.
Pratapeshwar Temple: The temple named after King Pratap Chand and built in the year 1849. Rich terracotta ornamentation in the temple structures found.
Lalji Temple: The temple built in the year 1739 by the wife of Maharaja Jagat Ram named Braja Kishori Devi. It is a Radha-Krishna temple and in front of the temple situted a Natmandir or a dancing hall.
Rash Mancha of Lalji temple: To arrange rash leela of Lord Krishna.
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