Temple of Sree Choitanner Matutalai

Type: Temple

Contributed By: Nayeem

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Brief

Temple of Sree Choitanner Matutalai lies at Joypur of Bhubal Upazilla, 8 km away from Shayestaganj at Sreemangal-Shayestaganj road. This temple is very holy place for Hindu community, since it’s been the mother’s home of Sree Choitanner, the founder of ‘Boishnob’ religion.

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How to go

It is located in Bahubal Upazila which is 14.8 km away from Shayestaganj, 111 km away from Habiganj. After reaching Habiganj a person may take bus or CNG auto rickshaw and head towards Sylhet-Moulvibazar highway. Bahubal Upazila in on the way to Moulvibazar from Sylhet.

How To Reach: Habiganj District

It is approximately 151 km away from Dhaka and 31 km away from Habiganj.

By Road
By Train

The following buses leave from Dhaka to Habiganj:

1. Diganta Paribahan
Departure time from Dhaka- from 9:10 AM-7:45 PM.
Departure time from Habiganj-From 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Phone: 01711329944, 0831-52873 (Habiganj), 01718016963 (Dhaka)

2. Agradut Paribahan
Departure time from Dhaka 9:10 AM to 7:45 PM.
Departure time from Habiganj-7:10 AM to 6:30 PM.
Phone: 01718600551, 0831-52351 (Habiganj), 01716038961

3. Bismillah Paribahan
Departure time from Dhaka 6:30 AM to 7:10 PM.
Departure time from Habiganj-5:45 AM to 4:30 PM.
Phone: 01711908684, 0831-52371 (Habiganj)

There are trains heading towards Shayestaganj from Dhaka. Shayestaganj is 24km away from Habiganj. You can also reach Habiganj via train trough Shayestaganj. You need to take a bus or CNG auto rickshaw to reach Habiganj from Shayestaganj.

The trains are:
1. Parabat Express: Departure time from Dhaka-6:40 AM, Arrival time at Shayestaganj-10:05 PM.
Off day at Shayestaganj: Tuesday.

2. Kalini Express: Departure time from Shayestaganj-9:25 AM, Arrival time at Dhaka-1:25 PM.
Off day in Dhaka: Friday.

3. Jayantika Express: Departure time from Dhaka- 2:00 PM, Arrival time at Shayestaganj- 8:05 PM. No off days in Dhaka. Departure time from Shayestanganj-11:18 AM-4:00 PM.
Off day in Shayestaganj: Thursday.

4. Upabon: Departure time from Shayestaganj-10:00 PM, Arrival time at Dhaka-1:50 AM.
Off day in Dhaka: Wednesday.

Where to Stay

Accommodation facilities in Habiganj are as follows:
1. Hotel Al Jamil:
Address: Jamil Complex, Old Bus stand.
2. Hotel Sonar Tori:
Address: Ashraf Jahan Complex, Kali Bari Road.
3. Karim Rest House:
Address: Post office road.
4. Khaja Rest House:
Address: Tinkona Pukur Par.
5. Hotel Banani:
Address: Town Hall Road.
6. Bondhon Rest House:
Address: Cinema Hall Road.
7. Circuit House:
Phone no. 083152224

Things to do

1. View the aesthetic of this ancient temple.
2. Observe the way of Hindus worship.
3. Take pictures for photographic collections.

Eating Facilities

You need to search for local restaurants nearby. There are a few restaurants there. You may also carry your own food & water.

Map

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Vaggokul Zamindarbari and Adjacent Old Temple has now turned into a RAB camp in Vaggokul, Munshiganj.

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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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