Bangladesh /Rajshahi Division /Naogaon District /Paharpur
Somapura Mahavira is situated at Paharpur Bihar Museum, Naogaon, Bangladesh. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Somapura Mahavira (sometimes called Paharpur Vihara) in Bangladesh is one of the world’s grandest and most important historic Buddhist monasteries. Built under the remit of the Pala Emperor Dharmapala in the seventh century, the name Somapura Mahavira – meaning the Great Monastery – hints at its vast size. Somapura Mahavira continued to thrive as an academic and religious hub until the twelfth century and today it is considered to be one of the best examples of the artistic excellence of its time. In fact, Somapura Mahavira is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, in great part for influencing future Buddhist architecture around the world. The site is now open to the public and there is a small museum exhibiting local finds.
Somapura Mahavira, Paharpur
HistoryEdit
Somapura Mahavira in Sanskrit Called Great Monastery 8th-century Buddhist monastery in the village of Paharpur, near Rajshahi, northwestern Bangladesh. Covering almost 27 acres (11 hectares) of land, it is one of the largest monasteries south of the Himalayas. Through the 17th century it was an important intellectual centre that was occupied alternately by Buddhists, Jainas, and Hindus. Clues to its various inhabitants are found on artwork contained within the Somapura Mahavira’s thick outer walls.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
10:00 am – 5:00 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.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : N.A.
Bus : The ruins at Paharpur are situated just off the Naogaon-Jaipurhat Road. There are regular buses from Jaipurhat between 7am and 4pm to Paharpur for Tk 10. The journey is 9km, taking about 25 minutes.
Train : Catch a train to Jamalganj Railway Station, located only 4.5km down the road (about 10 minutes). A rickshaw can be waved down for the short trip from the station to the Paharpur ruins.
Air : Nearest Airport to Paharpur is Zia International Airport (DAC) is an airport in the region of Dhaka in the country of Bangladesh. It is 126.8 km from Paharpur. After landing at Airport take bus to reach Paharpur.
Others : Buses can be used to get between major towns, or else rickshaws for small distances.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Somapura Mahavira : +880 2-8126817 Police – 999
- Fire / Ambulance – 199
