Tuesday 21 June 2011

Mahasthangarah in Bogura


It is measured the oldest archaeological site of the county. It is situated at a detachment of 18 km north or Bogra town on the western bank of the Karatoa River. The stunning site is an impressive landmark in the area. Having a long carrying weapons field. Beyond the carrying weapons area, other ancient ruins fan out within a semicircle of regarding 8 km radius. Several remote mounds, the local names of which are Govinda Bhita Temple, Khodia Pathar Mound, Mankalir Kunda, Parsuramer Bedi, Jiyat Kunda etc. enclose the carrying weapons city. This 3rd century B.C. archaeological site is still held to be of huge sanctity by the Hindus. Every year (mid-April) and once every 12 years (in December) thousands of Hindu devotee join the dip ceremony on the bank of the Karatoa River.



A visit to the Mahasthangarh site museum will explain tourists with wide diversity or antiquity, ranging from earth substance to gold knick-knacks and coins healthier from the site. Also of note are the holy place or Shah Sultan Bulki Mahisawaiy and Gokul Medh in the neighbourhood of Mahasthangarh.

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