Kolkatar Mandir Masjid by Tarapada Santra [Hardcover]

"In the discussion of Kolkata's history, foreign historians who mentioned religious architecture have predominantly focused on Christian worship places, namely churches. However, the Hindu communities in Kolkata and other religious communities, apart from Christians, established their own religious sanctuaries, enriching the city's cultural history. Particularly, the temples and mosques of the Hindu and Muslim communities contain numerous hidden facts and theories of social history, which are crucial for crafting a comprehensive history of Kolkata. As Kolkata's appearance rapidly changes under the pressure of civilization's progress, many elements of its past history are disappearing, and these religious sanctuaries are not escaping transformation. In some cases, they are being completely obliterated. In such a state of destruction, the author has walked through the streets and alleys of Kolkata, collecting an intimate outline of the history, architecture, and embellishments of temples and mosques. Despite being religious architecture, these ancient temples and mosques hold immense importance in the history of Kolkata. Through accurate practice and detailed analysis, the author has drawn our attention to this."