Jorbangla Temple

Type: Temple

Contributed By: Nayeem

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Brief

Jor-bangla, also called char-chala or yorubangala, is a style of temple architecture that arose in Bengal. The style involves two structures that resemble the traditional village huts of the region, one that serves as a porch, in front of the other that serves as a shrine.

How to go

Jor Bangla Temple is located at the main town of Pabna District. After reaching at Pabna, take rickshaw to reach this old temple.

How To Reach: Pabna District

It is approximately 219 km away from Dhaka. You can reach by using both road and rail transports.

Dhaka is about five hours by road, through the Jamuna Bridge. Cities and towns of Dhaka Division, Chittagong Division and Sylhet Division are also connected though it. Kushtia District and other parts of Khulna Division and Barisal Division is connected through Lalon Shah Bridge. River crossing (ferry ghat) at Nogorbari on the Jamuna River is the old route to Dhaka and the eastern part of Bangladesh.

It requies three to four hours to cross only the Jamuna from Nogobari to Aaricha river port in Manikgonj District. Najirgonj river crossing on the Padma River connects Pabna town with neighbouring Rajbari District as well as Faridpur, Madaripur, Shariatpur and Gopalganj Districts, and Barisal Division. Pabna is also well connected to all the districts and towns of Rajshahi Division by road.

Pabna town has no rail network. Nearby railway stations are situated at Iswardi and Chatmohar Upazila. Nearby airport is at Ishwardi Upazila. Biman Bangladesh Airlines used to operate twice- weekly services to Ishwardi from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. However, no airlines is operating to and from Ishwardi at the moment.

Several Dhaka bound private bus services are available such as Pabna Express, Shyamoli, Shorkar Travels, Raja Badsha, Badol, Mohanagar, Shorkar Travels, Ishurdi Express, Night Star, Kings, Esha, Capital Service, etc. Government owned Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) provides bus services to Rajshahi and Bogra cities. Water transport is important as the Padma and other rivers, and Chalan Beel are situated in Pabna. In Pabna district ride by Nosimon, rickshawvan and Korimon are pleasure worthy.

By Road
By Train

Dhaka is about five hours by road, through the Jamuna Bridge. Pabna is also well connected to all the districts and towns of Rajshahi Division by road.

1. Pabna Express:
Kollyanpur Counter: BRTC Market,
Mobile: 01750-143095, 01193-086077

2. Shyamoli Paribahan:
12, South Kollyanpur, Mirpur Road, Dhaka.
Tel: 02-900331, 02-8034275.

3. Green Line:
Address: 9/2, Outer Circular Road,
Momen Bagh, Rajarbagh, Dhaka – 1217
Phone: 8331302-4, 8353004-5, 9339623, 9342580
Email: greenline@greenlineparibahan.com
Web: www.greenlineparibahan.com

Other bus services are- Shorkar Travels, Raja Badsha, Badol, Mohanagar, Shorkar Travels, Ishurdi Express, Night Star, Kings, Esha, Capital Service, etc.

Pabna town has no rail network. Nearby railway stations are situated in Iswardi and Chatmohar Upazila.

Where to Stay

1. Hotel Probashi International
Address: Rupkatha Road, Pabna 6600, Bangladesh
Phone: +88 01749148685

2. Hotel Park
Facilities: Residential hotel, Air Conditioned
Address: Abdul Hamid Road,
Tel: 0731-64096

3. Hotel Shilton
Address: Abdul Hamid Road, Pabna.
Tel: 0731-62006,01712-433 249

4. Chayanirr Hotel
Address: Rupkatha Road, Pabna
Telephone: 0731-66100, 65390

5. Prime Guest House
Facilities: Car Parking, Air Conditioned
Address: Abdul Hamid Road,
Tel: 0731-65701,0731-66901

6. Midnight Moon Chinese Restaurant
Facilities: Residential hotel, Car Parking, Air Conditioned
Address: A. Hamid Road.
Tel: 0731-65787

7. Shawgatam and Chinese Restaurant
Facilities: Residential hotel, Air Conditioned
Address: Rupkatha Road,
Tel: 0731-64029,0731-65861

Eating Facilities

Map

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Jora Shiv Mandir is located at the Sukulpotti area of Natore Sadar. It is assumed that this Shiv Temple was established by the adopted daughter of High Queen Rani Bhabani. In Sangskrit language, Shiv means happy/benevolent/kind/eminent. Also, as for a person’s name, it is meant as auspicious/ propitous. This temple is also known as Sree Sree Mohakali and Jora Shiv Mandir.

In the Bangla month of Falgun, the 14th lunar day’s night of dark fortnight is considered as the Shiv-night which is very auspicious for Hindu women. This temple holds the architectural beauty and history of many many years.The outer scenario and design can easily depict the expert artistical work and the inclination of hte then architects. every year, Hindu community celebrate very gorgeous Durga Puja in this temple.

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Mathurapur Deul, located at the Madhukhali Thana of the Faridpur district. Local people used to call this as Deul. If you wish to visit the Deul, you have to reach the Madhukhali Thana.

This Deul is around 90 feet tall, and with highly ornate terracotta at the wall of it. The outer side wall of the Deul is comprises with some small "murti"(statue) using mud. It’s not far from the Deul; you'll find a river named "Chandana". If you want you will visit the river side.

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মাথুরাপুর মন্দিরকে স্থানীয়রা বলে থাকেন দেউল। দেউলটি দেখতে চাইলে আপনাকে মধুখালী থানায় পৌছাতে হবে। দেয়ালে টেরাকোটার কাজ করা এই দেউলটি উচ্চতা প্রায় ৯০ ফুট। দেউলের বাইরের দেয়ালের গায়ে কাদা দিয়ে তৈরি কিছু মূর্তি খচিত আছে। চন্দনা নদী দেউলের খুব কাছেই অবস্থিত। চাইলে আপনিও নদীর তীর থেকে ঘুরে আসতে পারেন।

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Ramakrishna Mission and moth is a historically significant architectural monument situated at Gopibag in Motijheel, Dhaka. The temple Ramakrishna Mission is an architecture which was founded by Swami Vivekananda in 13 February 1916 and the Ramakrishna Moth was founded by Swami Brakkhanananda.In 1916 Swami Brahmananda and Swami Premananda paid their kind visit to Dhaka. On the 13 Feb. 1916, after the proper rituals Puja and Homa, Swami Brahamananda and Swami Permananda laid foundation of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission respectively.

On the same day as above Swami Premananda Laid the foundation stone of an indoor hospital with twenty beds as its service activities. In this year i.e. 1916 the Mission work was transferred to its permanent place from the rented house. After 8 months,first Governor of the East Bengal, Lord Carmichael inaugurated the opening ceremony of this medical service centre. In March of this year Dhaka Ramakrishna Mission received the affiliation of the Headquarters at Belur. The Ramakrishna Mission Authority of Belur appointed the local executive committee to manage the work. After 85 years crossing the temple had reached its dilapidated condition. The main construction work began in 2000.

24 February 2005 is a memorable day for Dhaka centre, as well as for the devotees, admirers and well-wishers, for, the newly built temple at Ramakrishna Moth, Dhaka, after 5 years work, consecrated in a glorious ceremony performed by Srimat Swami Gahananandaji Maharaj, then Senior Vice-President of the Ramakrishna Order in presence of so many senior monks and brahmacharins and a large number of devotees from home and abroad. 24 February 2005 is a memorable day for Dhaka centre, as well as for the devotees, admirers and well-wishers, for, the newly built temple at Ramakrishna Math, Dhaka, after 5 years work, consecrated in a glorious ceremony performed by Srimat Swami Gahananandaji Maharaj, then Senior Vice-President of the Ramakrishna Order in presence of so many senior monks and brahmacharins and a large number of devotees from home and abroad.

Architectural significance: The temple has a capacity of sitting for about 600 persons, while the height of the temple, say, 80 ft from the ground level, with a completely new and pleasing out looking both inside and outside differ from any other temple of Ramakrishna Order. It has 5 entrances. The shrine room with hexagonal view has been made in such a way that devotees can see the shrine from every side of the temple except back. The main dome is surrounding by 6 small domes with the symbols of 6 religions in their pinnacles, presenting the universality of Ramakrishna Order on the basis of Sri Ramakrishna's realization “as many faiths so many paths." The basement with an area of 5500 sft will be utilized for the purpose of a museum, casual exhibition, discourses and seminars on religions and cultures of different faiths and on topics of learning.

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Sri Sri Madhab Gaurio Moth was established in the year 1921, by a Hindu Saint named Sri Shil Vaktishiddhanto Saraswati Goswami Thakur Pravupaad (শ্রী শীল ভক্তিসিদ্ধান্ত সরস্বতী গোস্বামী ঠাকুর প্রভুপাদ). This Madhab Gaurio Moth has now turned into the facility of a charitable dispensary where Hindu patients are treated well. It is the place where Hindu Religious people used to pray for their well being and simultaneously it's a place for charitable treatment where patients has been prescribed at every Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Last Thursday of every month a camping is being launched by the authority to prescribe the people having problems with their eyes.

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