By Sangram Datta :
The
newly constructed Sri Srimangaleshwari Kali Temple has become a sight
to behold with its artistic craftsmanship and exquisite construction
style at Srimangal town in Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh recently.
The whole temple is painted red, white and the crafts are painted in gold and bronze colors.
Seeing
the temple, it seems as if blood is flowing. This five-tiered temple
can be seen on the left side of the road a little further from the
town's crossroads via College Road of the town. There is another small
room inside the main gate of the temple. Statue of Goddess Kali will be
kept there. In this house, Goddess Kali's seat has been made in cement
crafts. The seat decorated with gold color will catch the eye of anyone.
There are sophisticated chandeliers and lighting.
Anyone
who sees this beautiful temple will be fascinated in an instant. The
temple management committee thinks that not only the followers of
traditional religions but also the tourists from home and abroad
visiting this scenic town will be attracted by the beauty of this
temple.
It was the most expensive single temple in the upazila.
The construction of this temple has cost about 89412 US Dollars.
Construction of the temple began in 2012. The temple is awaiting inauguration.
Engineer was Sree Nishit Ranjan Dutta Purkayastha who supervised the planning, design and construction work of the temple.
The temple was built on an area of 1300 square feet.
The
height of the temple is 48 feet. There are five gates around the temple
for entry and exit. The temple has also been built on five levels.
There are five small and big peaks. The crafts include jaba flower,
belpata and swastika. An empty verandah has been set up inside the main
temple to encircle Goddess Kali. Marble stones have been given to the
floor.
This
Kalibari was established in the third decade of the nineteenth century
by donating some religious land from Birchandra Dhar and rented tea
gardens. In a terrible fire in 1962, Kalimandir along with other houses
in Srimangal was burnt to ashes.
Later, the late Ajit Chowdhury, a tea planter of the town built Paka Kali and Durga Mandir.
Kali
Puja is always offered here. Durga Puja is performed every year. Apart
from this, vows of different people are worshiped. Every day devotees
gather at the temple premises.
It’s
learnt that a temple complex will be built in this Kalibari. There is a
master plan for this. The fort will be built next to the newly built
Kali temple. Next to it will be Shiva Temple, Bhog Temple and Housing
Temple. Apart from the followers of traditional religions, visitors of
different nationalities and religions from home and abroad will be able
to come and enjoy the beauty of the temple complex.
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