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| A 12th century Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka |
A 12th century Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka, The Dhakeshwari
temple was built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen, a king of the Sena dynasty,
and many say the city was named after this temple. The current architectural
style of the temple cannot be dated to that period because of the numerous
repairs, renovations and rebuilding which have taken place over time. It is
considered an essential part of Dhaka's cultural heritage. Many researchers [who?]
say that the temple is also one of the Shakti Peethas, where the jewel from the
crown of the Goddess had fallen. Although there is not enough historical contexts
to establish this as a fact, researchers were directed to this site while
trying to locate the particular Shakti Peetha. Since ages, the temple has been
held in great importance.
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| Moola viraat of A 12th century Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka |
The original 800-year old statue was taken to
Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. There remains the replica of original
idol in Dhaka. The temple was further damaged during the Muslim mob attacks of
1989–90.
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| A 12th century Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka (Now) |
It is widely believed[according to whom?] that the Queen, wife of King
Bijoy Sen went to Langolbond for bathing. While coming back she gave birth to a
son, known to historians as Ballal Sen. After ascending to the throne, Ballal
Sen built this temple to glorify his birthplace. Legends say that Ballal Sen
once dreamt of the deity covered under the jungle. Ballal Sen uncovered the
deity from there and built a temple, named for Dhakeswari. Whatever the legends
describe, Hindu religious consider Dhakeswari to be the presiding deity of
Dhaka.
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| A 12th century Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka (Now) |
Dhakeshwari National Temple (Bengali: Dhakeshshori Jatio Mondir) is a
Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction
of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" (Dhakeshshori)
means "Goddess of Dhaka". 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.
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throw a link somewhere back to ttp://vedictemplesin.blogspot.com? Pretty
please? Thanks
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