Rajshahi Puthia Temple Complex |পুঠিয়া রাজবাড়ি

The Puthia Temple Complex consists of a cluster of notable old Hindu temples in Puthia Upazila
Rajshahi District, Bangladesh.
Located 23 km to the east of Rajshahi city, it has the largest number of historic temples in Bangladesh.
The temples were built by Hindu Zamindars Rajas of the Puthia Raj family who were noted philanthropists of Rajshahi. The temples have been built in terracotta in a variety of styles combining the typical Jor-bangla architecture with other influences. The Rajbari or Palace of the Raja of Puthia and the Dol Mancha are part of the complex.The temples are laid out around a lake with a sprawling lawn.

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This grand temple of Puthia, the Govinda Temple was erected in mid-nineteenth century by the queen of Puthia. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, as the Puthia royal family were converted to Vaishnavism by Radhamohana Thakura. The temple has exquisite terracotta ornamentation depicting the divine romance between Krishna and Radha. The temple's survival is threatened by the newly established college nearby and the lack of conservation efforts.the temple was erected in between 1823 and 1895


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