Naulakha Temple

Naulakha Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, about 1.5 km from the Baba Baidyanath Temple. Dedicated to Radha and Krishna, it was built in 1940 by Queen Charushila of Pathuria Ghat at a cost of nine lakh rupees, giving it the name Naulakha. Standing 146 feet tall, its architecture resembles the Ramakrishna Temple at Belur Math and houses large idols of Radha-Krishna and a saint.

Visitors can expect a tall, white temple complex set in quiet surroundings on the outskirts of Deoghar. The main shrine houses large idols of Radha and Krishna along with an idol of Saint Balananda Brahmachari. The architecture features high spires and sculpted facades similar to the Belur Math temple. The interior includes prayer halls and corridors, with open courtyard space around the temple for walking and photography.

Naulakha Temple was constructed in 1940 by Queen Charushila, wife of Puran Singh of Pathuria Ghat, Kolkata, who was a devotee of Saint Balananda Brahmachari. Disheartened after the untimely death of her husband and son, she built the temple at a cost of nine lakh rupees, which gave it the name Naulakha. The temple was dedicated to Radha-Krishna and enshrines idols of the deities along with the saint.

The temple is an important Radha-Krishna shrine in Deoghar and a significant pilgrimage stop for devotees visiting Baba Baidyanath Dham. It reflects Bengali temple patronage and the spiritual influence of Saint Balananda Brahmachari in the region. Its Belur Math-style architecture represents a blend of traditional and modern temple design.