Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhakeshwari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sati, located in Dhaka, Capital City of Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's National Temple. The name Dhakeshwari means "Goddess of Dhaka". The Goddess Dhakeshwari is considered as Dhaka city’s presiding deity. 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. This temple is considered as one of Shakti Peethas in Indian Subcontinent. Being one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu Mythology, this temple is one of the holiest sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of Hinduism.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 09.00 am to 02.50 pm and from 04.00 to 09.00 pm.

Religious & Socio-Cultural Activities

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Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 350 meters from Dhakeshwari Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Dhaka Sayedabad Bus Terminal, 6 Kms from Kamalapur Railway Station and 18 Kms from Dhaka Airport. The temple is located in Old Dhaka, behind the campus of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, on Orphanage Road near Bakshi Bazar area.

Location