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]

Gopal Mandir

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]

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See also

References
  1. 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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