Moukhira was the former capital of the Roy Zamindars who later moved to Kalikapur due to the irregular flooding of Ajoy River. However, before moving to Kalikapur they had stayed at Moukhira for nearly a century and had built around 20 temples which have some of the finest specimens of terracotta panels in India.
Most of these temples were built between 1793 AD and 1801 AD and their architectural styles range from Deul, Pancharatna to Aatchala. Various stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana have been depicted in the beautiful terracotta panels which adorn the walls of these temples. Most of these temples are dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. The erstwhile mansion of the Roy Zamindars still stands in a quiet corner of Maukhira Village. Although not as grand as that of Kalikapur Rajbari built by the Roy’s later but it resembles an imposing architecture and style.
