Puthia Temple Complex
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dmittleman
Palm Beach Gardens, FL1,413 contributions
Dec 2019
Perhaps the most concentrated assemblage of temples and palaces in Bangladesh, this complex does not disappoint. Yes, massive restoration is needed. Yes, there is garbage everywhere. But this doesn't impact upon the sheer beauty of so many monuments. Make sure you take a guide with you. They can open up locked temples and bring you to places that just aren't in guide books.
Written January 5, 2020
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bobinathens
Nokomis, FL1,381 contributions
Dec 2019
Puthia is a must-see place for its many gorgeous old buildings. The Shiva Temple is the most famous but it is only the largest of the many places. We spent a long afternoon wandering the sights, and it was well spent.
Written January 25, 2020
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Riccardo R
Udine, Italy205 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
A series of Hindu temples scattered in the village. The temples are very interesting, different one from each other: SHIVA TEMPLE (near a small lake, with a tower-prang similar to Cambodia or North India), GOVINDA TEMPLE (a Bangla-style red brick temple with wonderful carvings on arches and columns), DOL MONDIR (with a shape of a 4-stairs pyramid) and the European-style palace PUTHIA RAJBARI. No tickets, but a donation will be asked at Govinda Temple.
To get there, take a bus from Rajshahi bus station (near railway station) to Puthia Bazar (30 minutes, Tk 20), then rickshaw-cart (Tk 10) to the temples (10 minutes).
You can also combine the visit to Puthia with NATORE, another interesting place which is located on the Rajshahi-Bogra highway, on a single daytrip from Rajshahi.
To get there, take a bus from Rajshahi bus station (near railway station) to Puthia Bazar (30 minutes, Tk 20), then rickshaw-cart (Tk 10) to the temples (10 minutes).
You can also combine the visit to Puthia with NATORE, another interesting place which is located on the Rajshahi-Bogra highway, on a single daytrip from Rajshahi.
Written October 29, 2015
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Zafrul Hasan S
Dhaka1,994 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
The Puthia temple and Rajbari is very near to the Rajshahi city. Old, historic place still looking very beautiful. Calm and cool place. One hour is enough for the visit. Communication from the highway is good. Car can be parked in the open filed or roadside. Don't miss to see the "Hawa Bhaban" not very far away from this site. The Hawa Bhaban is a small building built insde a pond where the Raja used to go for have pure air.
Written April 23, 2013
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bhimrulmou
Dhaka, Bangladesh13 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Although I am a Bangladeshi by birth, I did not have many opportunities of traveling to different parts of the country, particularly North/North-west Bangladesh until recently. An opportunity arose when my daughter's friend from Sri Lanka came to visit Bangladesh on a short trip. After visiting Mahastangarh and Paharpur in the same region, we went to Puthia to see the temples. The temples are beautiful and are well looked after by Bishshonath Das (Viswanath Das), an employee of the Archeological Department of Bangladesh. However, the surrounding palaces are falling apart as there is no one to look after them and there is no funding for their maintenance.
Written April 3, 2014
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,534 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
In four weeks wondering around Bangladesh, we saw precisely no other backpackers and one tour group. In short, Bangladesh is still undiscovered territory for the international traveller. That means that you are pretty much making it up as you go along and there are no clearly established tour routes. For those contemplating a trip to this little-known destination, we recommend the small village of Puthia, with its extraordinary temples.
Puthia was once the seat of a mighty family of Hindu zamindars, but they fled 'East Pakistan' after partition and their magnificent estate with its palace and temples has fallen into a terrible state of repair. This site now faces the challenge of being a Hindu temple site needing large amounts of restoration funds in a country that is not only Muslim but also grindingly poor.
Yet Puthia is surely worth saving, There are three different temples here, all of them quite remarkable. The first one you will see is the early 19th century Shiva Temple, which is the largest Hindu temple in the nation. Go past this and you come to the university housed in the palace of the zamindars. Behind it are two older terracotta temples, which are at threat from both art thieves and general decay. Featuring some of the most intricate terracotta art you will see anywhere, these vividly red buildings are an artistic wonder. If this place was in just about any other Asian country, it would have a much high tourist profile.
Puthia was once the seat of a mighty family of Hindu zamindars, but they fled 'East Pakistan' after partition and their magnificent estate with its palace and temples has fallen into a terrible state of repair. This site now faces the challenge of being a Hindu temple site needing large amounts of restoration funds in a country that is not only Muslim but also grindingly poor.
Yet Puthia is surely worth saving, There are three different temples here, all of them quite remarkable. The first one you will see is the early 19th century Shiva Temple, which is the largest Hindu temple in the nation. Go past this and you come to the university housed in the palace of the zamindars. Behind it are two older terracotta temples, which are at threat from both art thieves and general decay. Featuring some of the most intricate terracotta art you will see anywhere, these vividly red buildings are an artistic wonder. If this place was in just about any other Asian country, it would have a much high tourist profile.
Written August 29, 2012
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Kazi Ishrat
Dhaka City, Bangladesh341 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
They call it “Puthia Palace” as well! Not far from Rajshahi city and indeed a good place to visit, specially if you have interest in history. Nice complex with temples, ponds and houses. Recommended if you are at Rajshahi and want to do a bit sight seeing here.
Written February 20, 2019
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,921 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The range of sites is impressive. The first temple visited was dedicated to Shiva. All the rest are dedicated to Krishna. Renovation work is ongoing re some sites. The light pink royal palace is a shell but provides great views of the oldest temple in particular. Do not miss the bathing area of the queen on the river. The miniatures on her post-bathing sanctuary are the most prolific in the country. A final trio of temples is near a madresa. The large pond to the right of the royal palace is a nice spot for a coffee. Access to some areas [certainly the royal palace and the final trio of temples] will require keys from the keeper of the [many] keys.
Written December 26, 2018
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Brent S
New Zealand146 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
I stopped here on my way from Rajshahi to Bogra by bus. It was a nice walk even though it was blazing hot. I found a local temple guide who walked me around - a friendly place where I felt safe. Well worth the stop and making time to wander for an hour or so.
Written September 20, 2016
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Lukas K
Roztoky, Czech Republic61 contributions
I spent several hours toulám the villages and searching for crumbling palaces and temples. And it was one of the most beautiful days in Bangladesh. Complete peace and occasional tea stand.
Written February 23, 2015
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