Temple History

Located within the Kalna Rajbari complex, the Lalji Temple is approximately 2.3 km from the Ambika-Kalna railway station. It was built in 1739 AD by Braja Kishori Devi, the wife of Maharaja Jagat Ram. According to legend, a poor sadhu named Lalji arrived in Kalna with a beautiful Lord Krishna idol. Braja Kishori Devi became enamoured with it and suggested marrying his Krishna idol to her own Radha idol. The sadhu agreed, and the idols were placed together in the temple. The temple was named "Lalji Mandir" by locals after the sadhu’s death to honour his devotion.