1 January 2012

Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka | Location, Travel & Images


Dhakeshwari National Temple (Dhakeshshori Jatio Mondir is situated southwest of the Salimullah Hall of Dhaka University. It's one of the oldest templein Dhaka cities (11thcentury) & famous Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The name "Dhakeshwari" (ঢাকেশ্বরী Ðhakeshshori) means "Goddess of Dhaka. Since the destruction of Ramna Kali Mandir in 1971 by the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Dhakeshwari Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. The Dhakeshwari temple was built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen.
























Travel in Dhakeshwari National Temple Dhaka, Bangladesh