Nandadulal Temple

Nandadulal Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna worshipped as Nandadulal, located in Bagbazar area of Chandannagar in Hooghly district, West Bengal. Built in 1740 by Indranarayan Roy Chowdhury, it is one of the oldest temples in the former French colony. Notable for its traditional Bengali do-chala roof architecture and terracotta-influenced design, the temple remains an active place of worship and a significant heritage attraction on the Chandannagar heritage circuit.

Visitors can expect a small, active Bengali-style temple complex in a dense residential neighbourhood of Chandannagar. The main shrine features a distinctive do-chala (double-sloped) roof and houses the black stone idol of Nandadulal (Krishna). The courtyard is compact with space for darshan and circumambulation. The surroundings are quiet with local shops and lanes, and visitors can observe daily worship rituals, architecture details and the heritage character of the old French town area.

Built in 1740 by Indranarayan Roy Chowdhury, Dewan to the French Governor of Chandannagar, the temple dates to the French colonial period. It is regarded as one of the earliest temples in Chandannagar and represents the Bengali do-chala temple architecture tradition of the 18th century. The temple has survived as a heritage landmark through the French and British periods.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna venerated as Nandadulal and is an important Vaishnavite centre for the local community. It remains an active place of daily worship, with major gatherings during Janmashtami, Annakut and other Krishna-related festivals. It is a key stop on the Chandannagar heritage walk and reflects the religious and architectural heritage of the Hooghly region.