Kathgola Palace and Gardens

Kathgola Palace and Gardens is a 19th-century palace complex in Kathgola, Murshidabad, West Bengal, built in 1873 by Jain merchant brothers Dhanpat Singh Dugar and Lakshmipat Singh Dugar. Set within landscaped gardens, it includes a French-style palace, the Adinath Jain Temple, a pond and sculptures. Notable for its Indo-French architecture, Jain heritage and well-maintained gardens, it is a prominent heritage attraction near Hazarduari Palace.

Visitors can explore a French-inspired four-storey palace exterior, extensive landscaped gardens with pathways, ponds and sculptures, and the ornate Adinath Jain Temple dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara. The complex includes a small museum area, marble statues, a Jain temple with intricate stone work, and quiet garden spaces for walking and photography. The setting is green and tranquil, located close to other Murshidabad heritage sites.

Kathgola Palace was built in 1873 by Jain brothers Dhanpat Singh Dugar and Lakshmipat Singh Dugar, wealthy merchants from Rajasthan who settled in Murshidabad. Designed with French architectural influence, the palace and its gardens reflect the prosperity and cultural patronage of the Jain mercantile community in 19th-century Bengal. The complex also houses the Adinath Temple, built in the same period, representing Jain religious heritage in the region.

The complex is an important Jain religious and cultural site in Murshidabad, centered on the Adinath Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara. It reflects Jain art, architecture and philanthropy, and is part of Murshidabad's broader heritage landscape that includes Nawabi, Jain and colonial-era monuments. The gardens and temple remain active places of reverence and cultural interest for visitors.