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Archeology plays a very important role in the history of our country. There are many archeological sites scattered in different parts of the country, which have been reduced to rubble due to lack of proper maintenance. Shivnibas in Krishnaganj block of Nadia district bears silent evidence of history as such a historical archeological monument. Shivnibas, built by King Krishnachandra Roy himself and carefully, is counting the days waiting for its destruction in one corner. But at one time this Shivnibas was bustling as the capital of Nadia, the gathers of the people, the palace was always busy. The Shivling, the largest Shivling in Asia, has highlighted the glory of Shiva. King Krishnachandra Roy of Nadia built a temple on the banks of the river Churni to protect his life, property and wealth. As a worshiper of Shiva and to protect it from the hands of the bandit Nasrat Khan, he wanted to build two large Shiva temples and make Shivnibas the equivalent of Kashi. It was here that the famous 'Bhaimi Ekadashi' fair was introduced and a month-long festival was organized for the entertainment of the people. But today Shivnibas, which is neglected, rejected and deprived of human gatherings, continues to bear witness to history as only three temples. Through this research paper, my main objective is to present the heartfelt pride of the recently destroyed Shivnibas to the public.

Nadia, Shivnibas, Krishnachandra, Temple, Architecture, Bolan Song.