Gopal Mandir

Gopal Mandir, also known as Radhakanta Mandir, is a Hindu temple of the Puthia Temple Complex in Puthia Upazila, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. The temple is believed to belong to the 20th century.[1][2]

The temple is in Puthia town which is 32 km away by road from Rajshahi city;[1] the city is also a rail head and is on the Dhaka Rajashahi Highway.[3]

Features

The temple, facing south, is a simple double storied structure with a flat roof. It is built over a high plinth with a stairway approach from the west. It has single tower with a ratna (spire). The walls are simply plastered.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Alam, Mahmamuda. "Puthia temple complex: Developing tourism through architecture" (PDF). BRAC University. p. 30. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Puthia Rajbari". Chauchala Chhota Govinda Mandir. Rajshahi University Web Page. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Mikey Leung; Belinda Meggitt (2009). Bangladesh. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 301. ISBN 978-1-84162-293-4.


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