Sonarang Twin Temples

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Sonarang Twin Temples
সোনারঙ জোড় মন্দির
Sonarong Jora Moth (25).JPG
The twin temples of Sonarang
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
DistrictMunshiganj District
Deity Shiva & Kali
Location
LocationSonarang, Tongibari
Country Bangladesh
Architecture
FounderRup Chandra
Completed1843 AD (1st Temple)
1886 AD (2nd Temple)
Height (max)20.35 m

Sonarang Twin Temples are two Hindu temples located in Sonarang village of Tongibari Upazila of Munshiganj district, Bangladesh. The western temple is taller than the eastern one, about 15 m high. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "ঐতিহাসিক সোনারং জোড়া মঠ". jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  2. Muhammed Nasir Uddin (2012), "Sonarang Twin Temples", in Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.), Asiatic Society of Bangladesh