Jhikira and Rautara are two side-by-side villages in Amta II block of Howrah district. They are famous for temples – some have even intricate terracotta works on them. The oldest temple in Jhikira is Shyamsundar Temple of Madhyapara.
Built by the Mallick family this grand aatchala temple was built in (1613 Sakabda) which after converting to Gregorian calendar dated back to 1691, i.e., more than 330 years ago.
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