The riots in Bangladesh have now reached Hindu temples. After the coup, protesters vandalized and set fire to an ISKCON temple in Bangladesh. After the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her departure from the country, there is an atmosphere of unrest and fear all around, in such a situation, many Hindu temples have been targeted in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours. The situation has become quite uncertain for the religious minority in Bangladesh, Hindu temples are being attacked amid the current unrest. In such a situation, let us know about the Hindu temples of Bangladesh, which gods are worshipped here. (photo credit:beautifulbangladesh.gov.loc and unsplash.com)

ISKCON Temple

In the wake of increasing unrest in Bangladesh, an ISKCON temple in Meherpur located in Khulna Division was targeted. It was set on fire by protesters. The incident destroyed the temple including the holy deities of Lord Jagannath, Baldev and Subhadra Devi. Let us tell you, this temple has a lot of beliefs. Many devotees come here to visit during the Jagannath Raksha Yatra. After the situation improves, the temple may be rebuilt.

Dhakeshwari National Temple

Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, which is very ancient. It is also called the ‘National Temple’ of Bangladesh. It is believed that the gem of the crown of Goddess Sati fell here. This temple is counted among the 51 Shaktipeeths. Dhakeshwari Devi is worshipped here, who is considered to be the incarnation of Goddess Durga. It was built in the 12th century by King Ballal Sen of the Sen dynasty.

Chandranath Temple

Chandranath Temple is a famous Shakti Peeth located near Chittagong in Bangladesh, where, according to Hindu sacred texts, the right arm of Goddess Sati fell. Chandranath Temple is a pilgrimage site for Hindus. Its height is about 1,020 feet (310 meters) above sea level. The number of devotees visiting Chandranath Temple is not less.

Adinatha Temple

The Adinatha Temple is located on the top of the Mainak Hill on Maheshkhali Island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. Lord Shiva is worshipped here. The temple is famous for its annual fair held in the month of Falgun according to the Bengali calendar. Thousands of Hindus from all over Bangladesh come to this fair which lasts for 13 days.

Puthiya Temple

Puthia Temple is located in the Rajshahi district of Bangladesh. It is one of the most historic temples in Bangladesh. The temple is built around a lake called Shyam Sagar and there is a moat called Shiva Sagar around the temple. Puthia Shiva Temple is the largest Shiva temple in Bangladesh. Some time ago, the Pakistani army tried to displace and break the Shivalinga situated in the temple, but they were unable to move it from its place.

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These are the ancient temples of Hindus in Bangladesh, they were vandalized, once even PAK army tried to remove Shivling

ISKCON Temple

Dhakeshwari National Temple

Chandranath Temple

Adinatha Temple

Puthiya Temple

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