1 7ADVERTISEMENTThe twin Shiva temples in Boral on the outskirts of Kolkata, briefly seen in Satyajit Ray’s iconic film Pather Panchali, have been restored following a conservation initiative focused on Bengal’s terracotta temple tradition. 2 7 Soumyajit DeyThe restoration forms part of a project titled ‘Revival of the Art and Craft of Terracotta for the Conservation of Terracotta Temples’ along the Adi Ganga, Kolkata. The project envisaged the need to look at the conservation of the terracotta temples of Holkata from a holistic point of view. 6 7 Soumyajit DeyBeyond its architectural value, the Boral temple holds cinematic significance because of its association with Pather Panchali, linking it to Ray’s signature portrayal of rural Bengal. 7 7 Soumyajit DeyThe project has been documented and shared through public platforms, with the aim of contributing to broader discussions on conserving Kolkata’s terracotta temple heritage.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 11:20 UTC