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Visit Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Come with a quiet mind and time for prayer. This sacred shrine at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction, welcomes devotees and visitors to Alipurduar in North Bengal.

Present-day exterior of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction, with the decorated entrance and golden flagstaff.
Current appearance of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction. A recent photograph.

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Visiting Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a South Indian shrine at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction, in Alipurduar, West Bengal. Devotees also know it as Balaji Temple or Balaji Mandir. It is a place of worship for families in Alipurduar and for visitors travelling through Alipurduar Junction.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Rail Bazaar

Alipurduar Junction

Alipurduar, West Bengal, India

Some people looking for a Tirupati Balaji temple in Alipurduar, or an Alipur temple in North Bengal, are seeking this shrine. The official place name is Alipurduar — not Alipur, which can refer to other towns. Tickets and older railway signage may also read Alipur Duar Junction.

The temple is located in the Rail Bazaar area. Walking distance to the entrance is not published until the exact route and pin are verified. Devotees may ask local residents or shopkeepers in Rail Bazaar for directions to Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple or Balaji Temple.

Present-day exterior of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction, with the decorated entrance and golden flagstaff.
Current appearance of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction. A recent photograph.

Visiting the Temple from Alipurduar Junction (APDJ)

APDJ is the commonly used railway station code for Alipurduar Junction, sometimes written Alipur Duar Junction or Alipurduar Jn. The temple stands in Rail Bazaar at Alipurduar Junction. Walking distance, kilometres and travel time from the platform to the entrance are not published until they are verified on the ground.

If your ticket shows Alipurduar Junction or APDJ, you are arriving at the station that serves Rail Bazaar. Alipurduar Junction and New Alipurduar (NOQ) are different stations. Ask locally for Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple or Balaji Temple once you reach Rail Bazaar.

Temple Darshan

Darshan at this house of worship is standing quietly before Lord Venkateswara. Hours vary. Live Darshan, when the temple enables a public stream, is a separate window for those who cannot travel.

Darshan and puja

Temple timings

Darshan and puja timings may vary on festivals and special-worship days. Devotees travelling from outside Alipurduar are advised to contact the temple administration before finalising their journey.

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Travel

Directions

How to reach Alipurduar

By Train

Pilgrims can reach Alipurduar through two important railway stations:

  1. Alipurduar Junction — APDJ
  2. New Alipurduar — NOQ

These are separate railway stations situated on different railway routes. Devotees must check their ticket carefully to confirm whether their train arrives at Alipurduar Junction or New Alipurduar.

The temple is located in Rail Bazaar at Alipurduar Junction. Devotees arriving at New Alipurduar should arrange suitable local transport to Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction.

Distance, fare and travel time between the two stations are not published here until they have been locally verified.

By Air

The nearest major passenger airport is Bagdogra Airport, near Siliguri.

After arriving at Bagdogra, pilgrims may continue towards Alipurduar by train or road.

Possible rail connections include:

  • Travel from Bagdogra Airport to Siliguri Junction and check for a suitable train to Alipurduar Junction (APDJ).
  • Travel from Bagdogra Airport to New Jalpaiguri Junction and check for a suitable train to New Alipurduar (NOQ) or another appropriate Alipurduar station.

Train routes and schedules may change. A direct train is not always available. Please confirm current services through the official Indian Railways enquiry system before travelling.

By Road

Alipurduar can also be reached from Bagdogra, Siliguri, New Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and other parts of North Bengal by road.

Buses, taxis and hired vehicles operate across the region, but availability, routes, fares and travel times may change. Devotees should confirm current arrangements with authorised transport providers before beginning their journey.

Temple Location

Use the map below to locate Rail Bazaar at Alipurduar Junction. The precise temple entrance should be confirmed locally until the official temple pin has been verified.

Present-day exterior of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction, with the decorated entrance and golden flagstaff.
Current appearance of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Rail Bazaar, Alipurduar Junction. A recent photograph.
The precise temple entrance pin is awaiting local verification.

Festivals

Festival observances at this temple in Alipurduar are listed when the administration confirms dates. Hours may differ from ordinary darshan. Write before travelling from outside Alipurduar on a festival day.

Festivals

E-Seva

Devotees who cannot stand in Rail Bazaar may request a seva online. A request is not a confirmed booking. The temple replies if the day can be observed.

Live Darshan

When a public stream is enabled, Live Darshan may be watched from this website. When the stream is offline, the page remains a place of remembrance.

Live Darshan

Contact the Temple

Write to the official inbox for visit questions, darshan hours and travel advice. Please do not send money to personal accounts.

Temple emailcontact@svtemplealipurduar.org

Write to the official temple inbox for visit questions, timings and travel advice.

Courtesy

Temple etiquette

  • Dress modestly

    Visitors are asked to dress modestly out of respect for the sanctum and fellow devotees.

  • Footwear

    Leave footwear in the designated area before entering the temple precinct.

  • Silence near the sanctum

    Maintain silence near the sanctum. Please keep voices low and silence mobile ringtones.

  • Photography and offerings

    Follow temple instructions regarding photography and offerings. When in doubt, ask the priests or staff.

  • Care for others

    Help elderly devotees and children move safely through the precinct.

Access

If you need assistance

If you need assistance on the day of your visit, please write to the temple in advance so the team can advise you. Step-free access and other details will be published only when verified.

Parking

Parking around Rail Bazaar is not described here until the temple administration confirms arrangements. Please follow local guidance on the day.