Ananta Vasudeva Temple

Anant Vasudeva temple and Hangeshwari temple are the major tourist attractions of Bansberia. The temple edifices are embellished with elaborate and exquisite terracotta carvings. Ananta Basudeba temple is a temple of Lord Krishna in the Hangseshwari temple complex. This temple is noted for the exquisite terra cotta works on its walls. It is built in the traditional ekaratna style, with curved cornices. The tower on top of the temple is octagonal. The terracotta works depict stories from the great Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as from divine works of Krishna.

The terra cotta works on buildings were a new style in the 17th century and the Anant Vasudeva temple was a fine example of it during that period. The temple inspired many craftsmen during that period and similar structures including temples were builtin nearby areas. The Ramachandra temple built in Gupti Para is an example of this. The terra cotta work became a symbol of Bengal architecture during this period and contributed to the extreme popularity of the Anant Vasudeva Temple during this period.