Krishnarai Jiu Temple, a renowned Radha-Krishna temple, is located in Bagri, a historic town near Garhbeta in West Bengal. Situated on the banks of the Shilabati River, this temple was built by Rajyadhar Rai, a minister of the first Bagri king. The main attraction is the black basalt idol of Lord Krishna-Rai, which holds significant spiritual and traditional value for the locals.

 

The temple is celebrated for its annual Rathyatra and Rashyatra festivals. The Radha-Krishna couple statue is worshipped according to the Hindu religious texts Vishnu and Garuda Puran. A unique feature of this temple is that Lord Krishna is believed to spend six months at his maternal aunt's house (Mashi Bari). To accommodate this tradition, there are three temples: the main temple in Krishnanagar, the Rath Mandir (Mashi Bari) in Mayta, and the Dol Mandir in Raghunathbati.