Mahilara Sarkar Math

Mahilara Sarkar Math is an ancient Hindu temple and archaeological site located in Barisal District of Bangladesh.[1] It is located in the Mahilara village under Gournadi Upazila.[2] It was built by a local influential man named Rupram Das Gupta during the reign of Alivardi Khan.[2] The Shikhara style monument is now protected by the Department of Archaeology and classified as an 'archaeological monument'.[3][4]

Mahilara Sarkar Math
সরকার মঠ
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusHindu temple
OwnershipDepartment of Archaeology
Year consecrated18th century
Statusprotected
Location
LocationGournadi, Barisal District
CountryBangladesh
Architecture
StyleShikhara

References

  1. "Mahilara Memorial Temple". The Independent. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. পুরাকীর্তির সংক্ষিপ্ত বর্ণনা. barisaldiv.gov.bd (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  3. প্রত্নতত্ত্ব অধিদপ্তর. archaeology.gov.bd (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  4. Selected Hindu temples of Bangladesh. UNESCO Dhaka. 2005. p. 85. ISBN 984-32-1778-0. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

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