Pancha Ratna Shiva Temple

The temple is well decorated in pancharatna (five spires) architectural style and is located at the entrance of the Puthia Rajbari.

[2] The temple's construction is attributed to Rani Bhuban Mayi Devi, the widow of Raja Jagat Narayan Ray of the five-anna estate.

[1][4] Built in brick masonry, in plan it is 65 feet (20 m) square,[1] with "north Indian type turrets and plastered finish".

The internal and external plastered walls of the temple are decorated with panels with themes from Hindu mythology.

The invading Pakistani army attempted to displace and break the Shiva Linga, but were unable to move it from its position.

Pancha Ratna Shiva Temple
The Shiva Temple at Puthia over the Shiv Sagar lake. The Roth temple is on the left.
An inside view of the temple
A Shiva Linga in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple