Ballal Dhipi

Ballal Dhipi is an ancient mound named locally after Ballala Sena (1160-1179) of the Sena dynasty, but possibly a little older in Bamanpukur, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

Ballal Dhipi
Monument of National Importance
Ballal Dhipi ruins
Shown within West Bengal
Ballal Dhipi (India)
LocationBamanpukur, Nadia district
RegionWest Bengal, India
Coordinates23.4503°N 88.4014°E / 23.4503; 88.4014
TypeBuddhist Vihara
History
Founded10-12th century or a little earlier

Geography
Cities and towns in Krishnanagr Sadar subdivision of Nadia district
M: municipal town/ city, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: place of historical/ religious interest, T: place of tourist interest.
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Ballal Dhipi is located at 23.4503°N 88.4014°E / 23.4503; 88.4014.


Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Excavations

The Kolkata Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India excavated the mound, during 1982-1988, and “exposed huge brick structures and various antiquities datable to c. 10th to 12th cent. AD. The brick structure include shrines on sides and a massive construction within an enclosure.” The antiquities indicate the possibility of Buddhist affiliation. The structural complex covers nearly 13,000 m2. Experts opine the “stupa(vihara) of eighth/ ninth century was perhaps a seat of learning and pilgrimage up to the end of the 11th century.” It is about 25 km from Krishnanagar.[1][2]

The ASI has divided the site into two parts – the mound and the remains of a fort. Both the sites are identified as Monuments of National Importance.[3]

  • It is thought to be the remains of a fort
  • The remains of a staircase
  • A part of the extensive structural complex
  • The information boards

References
  1. "Mound known as Bamanpukur Mound of Fort". ASI, Kolkata Circle. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  2. "Pilgrimages & Tourist Spots". Ballal Dhipi. Egiye Bangla, official website of Nadia district. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  3. "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of West Bengal - Archaeological Survey of India". Item nos. 130&131. ASI. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
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