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Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

India /Andhra Pradesh /Vishakapatnam /Simhachalam

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in Simhachalam placed on a hillock, about 18 km from Visakhapatnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha or Vishnu in the aspect of a lion is built on the top of a hill which is about 800 feet above the sea level. One of the pillars in the Mukhamantapa of the temple is named Kappam Stambham or the pillar of tribute. This attracts large number of pilgrims, since the popular belief is that pillar has the power of curing cattle disease and barrenness among women. The image of the deity in the shrine is overcovered with a thick coating of sandal paste, which is said to have appeased the fury of the Lord after the destruction of Hiranyakasipu. This coating is removed only once a year, on the Visaka day in May, and that day is considered to be specially sacred, and people visit the shrine to have Darshan of the Lord on the day. Lord Siva assumed the shape of bird or Sarabha and pacified Lord Narasimha. The consecration of this image of the Lord in this form is said to be destroy enemies, secure success in battles, cure all ailments and procure every good.

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam

HistoryEdit

Representing a blend of Orissan and Chalukyan architectural styles, the temple is believed to have been constructed in 1098 by the famous Chola king, Kuloththunga. The queen of ancient Orissa covered the image with gold, between 1137 and 1156. Furthermore, Narasimha Deva, the king of the Eastern Ganga Kingdom in Orissa, constructed the central shrine in 1267. The shrine was visited twice by Sri Krishna Deva Raya in 1516 and 1519, after defeating Gajapati Prataparudra Dev, a Gajapati ruler of Orissa. He offered jewellery to the deity, along with a huge bhogam, out of which a beautiful necklace is still preserved in the temple. The temple activities are managed by the Pusapati Gajapatis, since the past three centuries.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

It is one of the eighteen “Naarasimha Kshetras” i.e. shrines of Lord Narasimha in India. The main deity inside the temple sanctorum gives “nijaroopa darshan” (holy appearance in true form) for only 12 hours in a year i.e. on Akshaya Tritiya day, the rest of the time the deity is covered with Sandalwood paste. The darshan described as ‘Chandana yatra’ or ‘Chandanotsavam’ falls every year in Vaisakha masa (May).

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Several private cab services operate in the city.

Bus : State Road Transport Corporation buses are also available to Simhachalam from other cities in the state.

Train : Travelling by railways can board trains to Simhachalam Railway Station, located at a distance of 7.2 kilometres. However, the major railhead serving the destination is Vishakapatnam Railway Station, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres from Simhachalam.

Air : Vishakapatnam Airport, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres, is the nearest airport serving Simhachalam.

Others : Autorickshaws are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from Local.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Local police : 100
  • Fire service : 101
  • Emergency response : 108

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Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
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Mahasthangarh

Bangladesh /Rajshahi Division /Bogra District /Mahasthan

Mahasthangarh is spreading along the western bank of Karatoya river is situated about 8 miles due north of the Bogra town. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Garh means fort or fortified city, and the garh of Mahastan is considered the oldest city in Bangladesh. It dates back to at least the 3rd century BC, and is an easy half-day trip from Bogra. Very few ancient structures remain, so what you’ll see is essentially an archaeological site consisting of foundations and hillocks, which merely hint at past riches. Nevertheless, the rural setting is incredibly peaceful so even if you aren’t blown away by the historical remains, this still makes a pleasant excursion. The principal site, the Citadel, contains traces of the ancient city. Many other sites in the vicinity are lumped together under the name Mahasthangarh. The whole area is rich in Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim sites, but most have all but vanished. Buddhists were here until at least the 11th century; their most glorious period was the 8th to the 11th centuries, when the Buddhist Pala emperors of North Bengal ruled. It is from this period that most of the visible remains belong.

Mahasthangarh, Bogra

Mahasthangarh, Bogra

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : N.A.

Bus : N.A.

Train : N.A.

Air : N.A.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Mahasthangarh: +880 51-66527
  • Police – 999
  • Fire / Ambulance – 199

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Mainimati Ruins

Bangladesh /Chittagong Division /Comilla District /Comilla

Mainimati Ruins are situated approximately 70 kilometers southeast of the city of Dhaka. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mainimati Ruins are a selection of more than fifty scattered Buddhist sites that enjoy special significance as a center of Buddhist culture. Many of the ruins date back to between the 7th and 12th centuries. Most of the buildings that have been excavated were completely constructed of hand-made baked bricks – something which must have taken much time and dedication and which has certainly lasted longer than other, less important structures that were commonly built at the time. The three most important of the various religious ruins are Salban Vihara, Kotila Mura and Charpatra Mura. Salban Vihara is an impressive structure that measures approximately 170 square meters in size. The building features a monastery that faces onto a temple situated in the centre of the courtyard. Excavations at Salban Vihara have revealed a wealth of different artifacts, including coins, jewelry, terracotta plaques, bronze statues, a bronze casket and votive stupas that have been embossed with Buddhist inscriptions. The various finds are on display to the public at a nearby museum. Kotila Mura is just as interesting. The structure is dedicated to the ‘Three Jewels of Buddhism’, namely Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Three large stupas representing each of these deities are contained within the ruins at Kotila Mura. Charpatra Mura is seen as an important site because it was here that four royal copper-plate decrees were discovered. Three of these belonged to Chandra rulers while the fourth is associated with Sri Viradhara Deva, a Hindu king that lived sometime later.

Mainimati Ruins, Comilla

Mainimati Ruins, Comilla

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : There are various taxis and smaller ‘Baby’ or ‘CNG’ taxis are available to reach the site.

Bus : There are 2 stands within the town wherever the foremost private companies operate the buses and have offices simply to the south of GEC Circle on CDA Ave, and on Station Rd close to building Golden hotel. Greenline, Silkline and Shohag are the nicest and have frequent services to Dhaka (6 hours) and Cox’s Bazar (3 hours). Greenline conjointly offers the only direct bus to Sylhet (Tk 550, 6 hours).
Local buses to Cox’s Bazar (Tk 140, 3 hours) run often throughout the day from Cinema Palace depot, regarding 1km north of the Station Rd area.

Train : Comilla is located 97 kilometers from the capital city, Dhaka, which can be reached by road or railway.

Air : Shah Amanat International Airport (ICAO: CGP) is serves as Chittagong’s international airport situated at Potenga Road,South Patenga, Chittagong, besides domestic services to and from Dhaka. It is the 2nd busiest airport in Bangladesh. It has international services to locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kolkata, Sharjah, Muscat, Jeddah and Kuwait. After reaching at airport taxies and rickshaws are available to reach the destination.

Others : Visitors can hire a rickshaw or auto rickshaw.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police – 999
  • Fire / Ambulance – 199

Gallery


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Mainimati Ruins

Buddha Dhatu Jadi

Bangladesh /Chittagong Division /Bandarban District /Balaghata

Buddha Dhatu Jadi is located at Pulpara 4 kilometer from Balaghata town and 10 kilometer from in the remote Bandarban hill district, in Bangladesh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Buddha Dhatu Jadi is a Theravada Buddhist temple also known as the Bandarban Golden Temple. The Bandarban Golden Temple is the largest Theravada Buddhist Temple with the second largest Buddha statue in Bangladesh. The Buddhist temple is known in local language as kyang. The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is regarded as one of the holy site for Theravada Buddhism followers and Buddhist pilgrims. This religion is practiced by the Marma or Mogh tribal group of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a dominant ethnic group in Bandarban. They are of Arakan descent and Buddhists by religion.

Buddha Dhatu Jadi, Bandarban

Buddha Dhatu Jadi, Bandarban

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

5 PM to 7 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : 10 taka

Kids Rs. : 10 taka

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 10 taka

Kids Rs. : 10 taka

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A strict dress code of ‘no shorts and no shoes’ in temple precincts is followed here.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : There are various taxis and smaller ‘Baby’ or ‘CNG’ taxis are available to reach the site.

Bus : There are 2 stands within the town wherever the foremost private companies operate the buses and have offices simply to the south of GEC Circle on CDA Ave, and on Station Rd close to building Golden hotel. Greenline, Silkline and Shohag are the nicest and have frequent services to Dhaka (6 hours) and Cox’s Bazar (3 hours). Greenline conjointly offers the only direct bus to Sylhet (Tk 550, 6 hours).
Local buses to Cox’s Bazar (Tk 140, 3 hours) run often throughout the day from Cinema Palace depot, regarding 1km north of the Station Rd area.

Train : Trains run to Dhaka, Sylhet and alternative cities. the most route out of city runs north to Comilla and Akhaura, from wherever the routes to Dhaka and Sylhet diverge. The railway station is on Station Road simply west of anniversary Rd. city may be a terminal station on the metre gauge eastern section of the Bangladesh Railway. The headquarters of this railway are situated here. Train journeys are, in general, cheaper than bus journeys.

Air : Shah Amanat International Airport (ICAO: CGP) is serves as Chittagong’s international airport situated at Potenga Road,South Patenga, Chittagong, besides domestic services to and from Dhaka. It is the 2nd busiest airport in Bangladesh. It has international services to locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kolkata, Sharjah, Muscat, Jeddah and Kuwait. After reaching at airport taxies and rickshaws are available to reach the destination.

Others : Visitors can hire a rickshaw or auto rickshaw from Bandarban city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police – 999
  • Fire / Ambulance – 199

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Buddha Dhatu Jadi

Shilaidaha Kuthibari (Rabindranath Tagore’s Residence)

Bangladesh /Khulna Division /Kushtia District /Kumarkhali Upazila

Shilaidaha Kuthibari is located at Shilaidaha in Kumarkhali Upazila of the Kushtia district, is only 20 km from Kushtia town. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Shilaidaha Kuthibarii is a beautiful mansion where the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived to administer his family Zamindari. Shilaidaha Kuthi Bari is a place in Kumarkhali Upazila of Kushtia District in Bangladesh. The place is famous for Kuthi Bari; a country house made by Dwarkanath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore lived a part of life here and created some of his memorable poems while living here.

Shilaidaha Kuthibari, Kushtia

Shilaidaha Kuthibari, Kushtia

HistoryEdit

Shilaidaha Kuthibari (Rabindranath Tagore’s Residence) is a country house build by the father of Rabindranath, Maharshi Debendranath Tagore. In 1890 Tagore started managing their family estates in Shelaidaha. He stayed there for over a dacade at irregular intervals between 1891 to 1901. The house was repossessed by a Bank; the Tagore Estate was a debtor to this Bank, who auctioned off the property and it became the possession of the Zamindar of Bhagyakul (Munshiganj), Roy family. The house was part of Roy Estate till the Zamindari system was abolished under the East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950. Syed Murtaza Ali, during his tenure as Divisional Commissioner of Rajshahi took the initiative to preserve the dilapidated house in 1958. During this renovation, the color of the house was inadvertently changed to red like other houses belonged to the former Zamindars of the district.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : N.A.

Bus : N.A.

Train : N.A.

Air : N.A.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police – 999
  • Fire / Ambulance – 199

Gallery


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Shilaidaha Kuthibari

Birishiri, Netrokona

Bangladesh /Dhaka Division /Mymensingh District/Birishiri

Birishiri, Durgapur, Netrokona, Bangladesh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Birishiri is a rural locality lying at the foots of Garo Hills and ran through by a beautiful river named Someshwari. It’s in Netrokona, a district to the north of Dhaka and bordering with India. Cross the river once you are satisfied with your trek along the bank. You’ll have to get on one of the local ferry boats. The fair is 15tk. There is a hill of white china clay, you might like to have a look/climb that. Ask local people about directions. They know that hill as “Cheena matir pahar”. You can either walk through the village or ride a riksha to reach that hill. If your trek was early in the morning, you will probably be seeing the china clay hill at around mid day and will be back to the point where you crossed river at around 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon. You might like to take a dip in the river if you are adventurous.

Birishiri, Netrokona

Birishiri, Netrokona

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : N.A.

Bus : Dhaka is that the natural hub for the country’s bus companies. There are many bus stations around Dhaka, every of them serving a special region of the country.
Sayedabad bus station : it’s for buses to and from the eastern 1/2 the country, as well as Sylhet Division and Chittagong Division. Sayedabad is presently terribly chaotic because of the building of a flyover. Roads are dug up, and traffic is incredibly slow. CNGs within the space all overcharge because of the shortage of any order.
Gabtali bus station : it’s for buses to and from the western 1/2 the country, as well as Jessore, Rajshahi Division and Khulna Division.
Mohakhali bus station : it’s for buses to and from areas north of Dhaka, as well as Tangail and Mymensingh. There are sometimes services to and from cities within the north-western portion of the country, like Bagura.
From India : There are variety of entry points for buses. the foremost common technique is that the air-conditioned buses from Kolkata to Dhaka, via the Haridaspur/Benapole border crossing. The private bus firms listed on top of conjointly run cross-border services from India. Public buses run beneath the label of WBSTSC and BRTC each operate buses from Kolkata each Tuesday, Thuruday and Saturday at 05:30, 08:30, 12:30, whereas from Dhaka they leave Monday, Wed and Friday at 07:00 and 07:30.

Train : The Maitree express was reopened in 2008, and could be a direct service from Kolkata, India. it’s the sole international rail service in Bangladesh. Trains from Kolkata to Dhaka depart Tuesdays and Saturdays, and therefore the reverse departs Tuesdays and Sundays. The journey to Dhaka takes 10 hours fifty minutes, and the train to Kolkata takes 11 hours forty five minutes.

Air : Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (formerly referred to as Zia International Airport) (ICAO: DAC) is that the primary airport serving each the city and the country, set in Kurmitola in northern Dhaka. There are international flights available from most continents. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is that the flag carrier of Bangladesh, and is connected to some 18 international destinations, including London and Rome.

Others : By Cycle rickshaw : Cycle rickshaws are the foremost widespread form of transport, and sensible for brief distances, primarily on side streets. they create up the majority of the city’s dreadful traffic, and charge around Tk thirty to fifty for a quarter-hour ride in Banani, Baridhara or Gulshan less in different parts of Dhaka.
By Auto-rickshaw : Auto-rickshaws domestically called ‘CNGs’ are plentiful and have meters, that drivers will sometimes be persuaded to use. they are the most the most affordable way to cover longer distances; an eight kilometer ride from old Dhaka to Gulshan ought to cost around Tk 150-250. The meters start at Tk 25 for the primary 2 kilometer and Tk 7 for each succeeding kilometer.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police – 999
  • Fire / Ambulance – 199

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Birishiri, Netrokona