Kodom Paglar Mazar
Type: Shrine
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Kodom Paglar Mazar is situated On Dhaka-Maowa Highway. It is formally known as “Kodom Ali Mostan er Dorgah”. Another Dorgah(দরগা) with the same name is also there in the Sirajdikhan Upazila. Second one is situated near the bank of the mighty river Padma. It is just 200 meters ahead of Ghordour (ঘোড়দৌড়) Bazar, Louhajang, Munshiganj.
The history we came to know is almost like a legend. The actual tomb of “Kodom Pagla” was near the bank of Padma river. One night, due to erosion the tomb was washed away. After that there was several replica of his tomb was made by his followers. One of them is the one we mentioned in the Louhajang area.
The unique thing about Kodom Paglar Mazar is that, he was a preacher of Islam. Though photography is prohibited in Islam still a photograph of Kodom Pagla or Kodom Mostan is still found in his dorgah in Louhojong.
How to go
From Gulistan to Maowa: Any Local Bus like Ilish(ইলিশ) or Bikrampur Paribahan can bring you to Maowa by 45 minutes. Fare 60 Taka. Then auto-rickshaw will bring you to Ghordour Bazar.
Another Way: From Gulistan to direct Ghordour Bazar : Baligaon Express, nearabout 1 hour, 70 taka fare.
How To Reach: Munshiganj District
There are several transport is available from Dhaka to Munshiganj. The bus services are “Nayan Paribahan”, “Dighir par Paribahan” and “Dhaka Transport”, all of the buses used to start from “Gulistan” of Dhaka. It will cost you 60-80 taka, and will require 1 hrs to 2 hrs bus journey depending upon the road traffic.
Also you can hire CNG auto rickshaw from the “Postogola”, and it will take you 250-350 to take you at Muktarpur bridge. Remember, if you are hiring CNG, make sure who will provide the toll of the bridge. For you information, the toll fee is 20 taka. So negotiate with the driver of CNG about who will provide the toll.
Where to Stay
Though the district is just beside the Dhaka, still its hard to find a suitable hotel from the district. The main reason, may be people from dhaka used to come this place for a single day trip. But anyway, if you need to stay at Munshiganj town, that case I’ll suggest you to stay at “Hotel Comfort” this one is the best from the town. Also you there is another one which is “Hotel three star international”. But the quality of the rooms of this hotel is not that much good. For both cases, it will take 100-700 taka per night depending upon the room.
1. Mawa Resort
Contact: Md. Ali
Phone: 01711676058
2. Padma Resort
Contact: Mohammad Ali
Phone: 01713033049
3. Padma Rest House
Bridge Division, Ministry of Roads and Communications
Executive Engineer
Phone: 01715561933
Things to do
While visiting here at the Mazar (মাজার), You can taste Roshmalai (রসমালাই) in Ghordour (ঘোড়দৌড়) Bazar near Padma Resort. Per plate 50 taka.
Eating Facilities
There is a significant number of hotels and restaurants available at Louhajang & Ghordour bazar. But, they serve local cuisine and snacks.
