Bagduar mound
| Bagduara | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Location | |
| Location | Mithapukur Upazila, Rangpur District, Rangpur Division |
| Country | Bangladesh |
Bagduara Mound is an ancient temple located in Mithapukur Upazila of Rangpur Division, Bangladesh. Bagduara is considered a relic of a long-lost ancient heritage. Currently, its actual existence is inferred from a few remnants. It is a listed archaeological site under the Department of Archaeology (Bangladesh).[1]
Location
The Bagduara Mound is situated a few kilometers away from Mithapukur Upazila, near Bhendabari beside Udaypur Dhap. It is located one kilometer southwest of Udaypur.
Description
No accurate historical information about the Bagduara Mound is available. According to local lore, the temple was named after Bagdevi (Saraswati). The ruins of the temple suggest that it was surrounded by ancient relics in the past. Local folklore mentions that Udaypur-Bagduara was ruled by King Bhavachandra, who was the son of Gopichandra, a protagonist of Nath literature. It is believed that the temple was constructed during their reign. However, historians suggest that it is a Buddhist-style temple.[2]
See also
- Sitakot Vihara
- Arun Dhap
- Chor Chakrabarti's Mound
- Ghoraghat Fort
- Bar Paiker's Garh
References
- ^ "List of Sites". Department of Archaeology (Bangladesh).
- ^ Abul Kalam Mohammad Zakaria; Questions and Answers on Archaeological Heritage of Bangladesh (Volume 1); Jhinuk Publications; Third Edition: March 2013; pp. 128-129, ISBN 984-70112-0112-0
