Discovery of thousand year old archaeological site at Kapilmuni, Khulna

An archaeological excavation at Rezakpur in the Kapilmuni union of Paikgachha Upazila of Khulna has unearthed a thousand-year-old specimen. It has been named ‘Kapilmuni Dhibi’. Terracotta, statues, large earthenware hooks, cowries, rice, bricks, etc are found there. The excavation work started on March 12 and lasted till the last week of April. The excavation team […]

বাংলাদেশের বিক্রমপুরে পাল যুগের বৌদ্ধ বিহার আবিষ্কার, সংরক্ষণের উদ্যোগ

সম্প্রতি বাংলাদেশের বিক্রমপুরের নাটেশ্বর দেউলে প্রত্নতাত্ত্বিক খননকাজ পরিচালনা করে ৮টি স্পোকযুক্ত ধর্মচক্র আবিষ্কৃত হয়েছে। বলা হচ্ছে, এই আবিষ্কারকে অত্যন্ত তাৎপর্যপূর্ণ। কেননা পণ্ডিত অতীশ দীপঙ্করের জন্মভূমি নাটেশ্বরের দেউলে এই পঞ্চমবারের মতো অষ্টকোনাকৃতির স্তূপের হদিস মিলেছে। সংশ্লিষ্ট কর্মকর্তারা জানিয়েছেন যে, নাটেশ্বরে আরও ৩টি স্তূপ পাওয়ার সম্ভাবনা রয়েছে। উল্লেখ্য, ২০১৩-১৪ সাল থেকে নাটেশ্বরে বিক্রমপুর ফাউন্ডেশনের উদ্যোগে খননকার্য শুরু […]

Historic Comilla Jagannath Temple

Hindu Temples of Bangladesh

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Dayamayi Temple

This 200 years old Kali & shiv temple is located at the bank of river in Chiknikandi Union of Galachipa, Bangladesh. This temple name is called “Dayamayi” temple. It still stands as a remnant of the Hindu civilization of undivided Bengal.

Boro KaliBari Temple

Boro Kali Bari is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the city of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali. Location: The temple is located 2-3 kms from the center of the city. Devotees can visit the temple any time from morning to night. However, the daily puja usually starts after […]

Handial Jagannath Temple

The Handial Jagannath Temple is located in Chatmohar Upazila of Pabna District, Bangladesh. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath. It is also known as the Handial Mandir, as called by the locals. The temple was built somewhere between 1300 and 1400 CE. The temple is famous for its terracotta sculptures and has […]

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple

Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple (Bengali: যশোরেশ্বরী কালী মন্দির) is a famous Hindu temple in Bangladesh, dedicated to the goddess Kali. The temple is located in Ishwaripur, a village in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira. The name “Jeshoreshwari” means “Goddess of Jeshore”. Legend Jeshoreshwari is regarded as one of the 51 Peeth of Sati; according to the belief, […]

Kaliyajiu Temple

Kaliyajiu Temple (Bengali: কালিয়া জীউ মন্দির, alt.spell Kaliyajue) dedicated to the Hindu God Krishna is located in the town of Dinajpur, Bangladesh.(Bottola Mor, Rajbari Road, Dinajpur. The temple is situated to the west side of the Dinajpur Rajbari.)

Kantajiu Temple

Kantanagar Temple, commonly known as Kantaji Temple or Kantajiu (alt.spl Kantajew) Temple (Bengali: কান্তজীউ মন্দির) at Kantanagar, is a late-medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur (Rangpur Division), Bangladesh. The Kantajiu Temple is one of the most magnificent religious edifices belonging to the 18th century. The temple belongs to the popular Hindu god Kanta or Krishna and […]