Kobi Chondraboti Shib Mandir
Type: Temple
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Poet Chandrabati (চন্দ্রাবতী) is considered to be the first Female poet in Bengali literature. She was born in 1550. Her father’s name was Bangshidas Bhattacharya (বংশীদাস ভট্টাচার্য) who is considered as one of the composers of Monosha mongol (মনসা মঙ্গল). She along with her father composed the Monosha Debir Bhashan (মনসা দেবীর ভাসান) during 1575. Poet Chondraboti (কবি চন্দ্রাবতী) started narrating the Ramayana (রামায়ন) from the Sita’s (সীতা) point of view by criticizing Rama (রাম). But unfortunately, she couldn’t finish her work.
There are two Shib Mandir (শিব মন্দির) available near the village Chandrabati (চন্দ্রাবতী) that is around 6 kilometer apart from the Kishoreganj (কিশোরগঞ্জ) town. One of those are shorter in size. These temples are related with many stories of Chandrabati (চন্দ্রাবতী) and her life. It is believed that the temples were built during the 16th century, contemporary to the poet’s birth.
It was around 3:00 at the afternoon when I have reached there. So I was the only traveler or tourist there that time. There are few sitting places available near the temple. Authority built those for the visitors. Probably during the holidays or at afternoon lot of visitors use to gather here.
How to go
Basically most of the literate person from Kishoreganj (কিশোরগঞ্জ) town use to know about this temple and Poet Chondraboti (চন্দ্রাবতী). But it would be slightly difficult to locate the mandir. An ‘easy-bike’ driver from the Shohidi Mosque stand (শহিদী মসজিদ স্ট্যান্ড) of the town can come in handy. He may drop you at the road side near the village Chandraboti (চন্দ্রাবতী) and from there you have to cross the bridge over the river Narasunda (নরসুন্দা) and have to walk around 7/8 minutes to reach near the temples. You can follow the below directions to locate the temple.
1) Ride on an easy bike from the Shohidi Mosque (শহিদী মসজিদ) Stand. Ask the driver to drop you near the Chandraboti (চন্দ্রাবতী) village. This will be just after (2-3 minutes) the Jalalganj (জালালগঞ্জ) Station. GPS coordinate of the dropping point is (24°29’46.85″N, 90°47’42.61″E). You have to count 15 taka for the ride.
2) From there, cross the bridge over the river and keep walking. It is not far from there.
How To Reach: Kishoreganj District
1. Jolsiri
From Dhaka to Kishoreganj
First trip 5:00am – Last trip 7:00pm
Fare: 130/- (subject to change)
2. Nabil Paribahan
Address: 15/1, old Gabtoly Mirpur, Dhaka-1218
Phone: 02-9007036, 02-9011143
3. Dream line
From Saydabad counter to Kishoreganj
Phone: 01711377586
4. Bus Stand: Bottrish, Kishoreganj.
Buses name:
Eshakha Service (Local)
Kishoreganj to Dhaka (sydabad)
via Bhairob. (15 minutes consecutively)
Time: 6:30am- 7:00pm.
5. Eshakha Super Gate Lock.
Kishoreganj to Dhaka (sydabad)
via Bhairob. (15 minutes consecutively)
Time: 6:30am-6:30pm.
6. Kishoreganj to Mymensing Via Nandail-Isshoreganj
MK Super (15 minutes consecutively)
Time: 6:50am- 6:10pm
Kishoreganj to Tangail
7. Atithi (Two Buses)
Time: 6:45am & 7:20am
Booking your seat
Mobile: 01718 481192 ( kishoreganj counter ),
01919 019197 ( Tangail counter )
8. Esha Enterprise
Two Buses
Time: 1:20pm & 2:20pm
Counter Mob: 01713 577304
Kishoreganj to Chittagong
Where to Stay
1. Hotel Tepantor Princess
Jamirdia Master Bari, Bhaluka
Mymenshingh, 2240 Purura, Bangladesh
2. Hotel River View
Station Road, Kishoreganj
3. Hotel shahina (Resident)
Station Road, Kishoreganj
4. Bangladesh Guest House
Station Road, Kishoreganj
5. Hotel Gangchil (Resident)
Station Road, Kishoreganj
Things to do
Pray in the temple and take pictures.
Eating Facilities
You can find many restaurants here, or referred to where to eat in Kishoreganj District, click here
