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Boro Kali Bari Temple

Coordinates: 24°45′19″N 90°24′51″E / 24.7554°N 90.4143°E / 24.7554; 90.4143
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The idol of Goddess Kali in the Boro Kali Bari Temple

Boro Kali Bari is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the city of Mymensingh, Bangladesh.[1] The temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali.

The main festival is Kali Puja, which is celebrated every year.From the history of the temple Diwali is the big festival.Evey year on this festival a lot of devotes visit this temple.After 2012 Kalibari Kings Club join with this festival.They present theme pandel to the visitors.This theme work define many unknown mythological stories.They are the first committee who introduce and define their pendel with mythological thene.Nowadays others clubs follow them and want to introduce themeslevs with themes.Also celebrate Durga Puja,Laxmi puja,Saraswati puja,Manasha Puja also celebrate every year in this temple.The temple is located 10 minute rickshaw pull from the center of the city(Ganginapar Mour). Hindu devotees can visit this temple during morning to night. However, the daily puja usually starts after sunset. Different types of sweets are available to purchase near the Kali temple. other important Hindu temples in Mymensingh are the Durga Bari, Thanarghat Shiv, Dassabhuja Bari, Shiv Bari, and Bishwanath temples, also located in the heart of the city.

References

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  1. ^ Butler, Stuart (2008). Bangladesh. Lonely Planet. pp. 75–76. ISBN 978-1-74104-547-5. temple mymensingh.

24°45′19″N 90°24′51″E / 24.7554°N 90.4143°E / 24.7554; 90.4143