Dhakeshwari Temple
Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dhakeshwari National Temple (Bengali: ঢাকেশ্বরী জাতীয় মন্দির, romanized: Ðhakeshshori Jatio Mondir) is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" (ঢাকেশ্বরী Ðhakeshshori) means "Goddess of Dhaka". Since the destruction of Ramna Kali Mandir in 1971 by the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Dhakeshwari Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh.[1] It is also the largest Hindu temple in Bangladesh.[2] This temple is part of the famous Shakti Peethas in Indian Subcontinent. Here the gem of Sati's crown had fallen.
Dhakeshwari Temple | |
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ঢাকেশ্বরী জাতীয় মন্দির | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Dhaka District |
Deity | Dhakeshwari |
Location | |
Location | Dhaka |
State | Dhaka Division |
Country | Bangladesh |
Geographic coordinates | 23°43′21.38″N 90°23′24.08″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Sena |
Creator | Ballal Sen |
Completed | 12th century CE |