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Northern Hooghly, India
Dasghara (দশঘরা Doshghorā) is a heritage town in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, best known for the Biswas zamindar family native to the town.
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The main residence of the zamindar family.
The pañcaratna (five-pinnacled) temple built by Sadananda Biswas. The terracotta panels depict scenes from the Ramayana, a royal court, musical performances, as well as daily life, and their quality is considered to be among the best in Bengal.
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