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The Glossary

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From Bangladesh Glossary

Snuggled by the confluence of the rivers Padma and Jamuna, the fertile land of Rajshahi Division has one of the greenest landscapes in Bangladesh. As the province is expansive and offers a lot of destinations for tourists, Rajshahi Division's doors are always open to reveal its inimitable beauty. While in the Silk City of Rajshahi, visitors can allot a day tour to see other attractions such as the Varendra Reseach Museum, the Shrine of Hazrat Shah Ruposh, and the temples and mosques that soar in the heart of town.

From the town center, tourists can head to Paharpur where the largest Buddshist Vihara (monastery) is located—a treasured heritage for its striking style similar to the grandeur of the pagan temples of Loro Jongrang and Chandi Sewu in Central Java. Much of the ruins are still intact, covering as much as 27 acres of land and featuring elaborate architecture and Bhamanical stone sculpture. Another architectural attraction is the Kantaji Temple in Dinajpur, a classic example of a terracotta architecture having a nava-ratna (nine-spire style).

Those who have time for a more in-depth exploration can arrange a road trip to the ancient city of Mahasthangarh to see the fortified ruins of monasteries and temples such as the Mankalir Kunda, Govinda Bhita Temple, Parasumer Bedi, Khodai Pathar and Jiyat Kuna. The towns of Puthia and Natore are also worthy of a visit for its temples and sadhus (monks) along the way mumbling Bengali chants.

With all these religious and archeological sites, Rajshahi Division beckons travelers to discover its history and former glory as evoked by the ruins and the structures that have passed the test of time.

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