Digha Jagannath Temple Boosts Bengal Tourism to Second Spot, Attracts Foreigners

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News18•10-02-2026, 14:33
Digha Jagannath Temple Boosts Bengal Tourism to Second Spot, Attracts Foreigners
- •West Bengal ranks second in India for attracting foreign tourists, surpassing states like Kerala and Rajasthan.
- •The newly built Digha Jagannath Temple is a major factor in this tourism boom, transforming Digha into a religious destination.
- •Over one crore visitors have come to Digha's Jagannath Dham by December, with foreign tourist numbers expected to exceed one lakh in six months.
- •A religious tourism circuit connecting Nabadwip and Digha, including bus services, is attracting international devotees.
- •The surge in foreign tourists has significantly boosted local businesses, hotels, and employment opportunities in Digha.
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