The Centre For Heritage Development is dedicated to documenting, restoring, and preserving the magnificent Hindu temples, terracotta art, and spiritual traditions of West Bengal for future generations.
The Centre For Heritage Development (CHD) is an official body functioning to safeguard the rich Hindu heritage of West Bengal. From the intricately carved terracotta temples of Bankura to the serene spiritual complexes along the Ganges, we employ advanced scientific conservation methods combined with traditional artisan techniques to keep our heritage alive.
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To establish West Bengal as a global hub of heritage conservation, showcasing the profound artistic and spiritual history of Hindu temple structures.
To survey, document, maintain, and conserve protected Hindu heritage monuments and promote traditional art forms in West Bengal.
Commitment to spiritual authenticity, architectural accuracy, historical integrity, and community participation in heritage management.
Our comprehensive approach to heritage protection involves research, physical conservation, and public engagement.
Applying physical, chemical, and structural restoration to preserve centuries-old brick and stone Hindu temples across the state.
Documenting temple inscriptions, local traditions, historical records, and traditional ritualistic arts of West Bengal.
Developing tourist facilities and visitor pathways around key heritage sites while preserving their sanctity.
Patronizing local terracotta makers, clay doll artists, Patachitra painters, and dhak players who sustain our living traditions.
Conducting workshops, school outreach, and seminars to teach younger generations about ancient Indian heritage.
Promoting pilgrimage circuits such as the Dakshineswar-Tarapith-Tarakeswar corridors to encourage sustainable cultural tourism.
A glimpse of the architectural gems and shrines restored and maintained under the Commission.
Our experts are actively working across various districts to protect and restore vulnerable Hindu historical monuments.
Ongoing
Specialized chemical cleaning and moss removal from fragile 17th-century terracotta carvings on Rasmancha and Madan Mohan temples.
Active
Beautification, tourist facilities construction, and ancient pond purification project within the Tarakeswar temple limits.
Completed
Successful structural reinforcement and restoration of historic brickwork of the centuries-old Atchala temple.
Hindu Temples Restored
Sites Documented
Artisans & Families Supported
Students Trained
Annual Pilgrims Guided
