Boro Kali Bari Temple

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The idol of Goddess Kali in the Boro Kali Bari Temple Suranjib 8.JPG
The idol of Goddess Kali in the Boro Kali Bari Temple

Boro Kali Bari is one of the oldest and most important Hindu temples located in the city of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. [1] The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali.

The main festival is Kali Puja, which is celebrated every year. Every year on this festival, a lot of devotees visit this temple. After 2012, the Kali Bari Kings Club participated by presenting a themed pandal to the visitors, which defines many unknown Hindu mythological stories. They are the first committee to introduce and define their pandal with mythological themes. Nowadays, other clubs follow suit and want to introduce themselves with themes. Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Saraswati Puja and Manasa Puja are also celebrated every year in this temple. The temple is located at a 10-minute rickshaw pull from the center of the city (Ganginapar Mour). Hindu devotees can visit this temple from morning until night. However, the daily puja usually starts after sunset. Different types of sweets are available to purchase near the Kali temple. Other important Hindu temples in Mymensingh are the Durga Bari, Thanarghat Shiv, Dashabhuja Bari, Shiv Bari, and Bishwanath temples, also located in the heart of the city.

References

  1. Butler, Stuart (2008). Bangladesh . Lonely Planet. pp.  75–76. ISBN   978-1-74104-547-5. temple mymensingh.

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