Puthia Rajbari and Temple Complex
Rajshahi · History and heritage
November – February
Bagha Mosque
What you can see and do
The mosque is the work of Sultan Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah and dates from 1523. It stands at Bagha on the bank of a very large pond and has ten domes. Mango clusters, flowers and vines are worked in fine terracotta, all the way from the walls to the mihrab. The mosque has been printed on the fifty-taka note. The shrine of the Sufi saint Shah Daula is close by.
How to get there
Bagha is about 40 km south-east of Rajshahi city, roughly an hour and a half by bus.
Safety notes
Dress modestly at a place of worship, keep quiet during prayers and ask before taking photographs.
Other travel details
- When to go: October–March
- How long to allow: About 1.5 hours
- From Dhaka: 254 km · 5 trains · Bus from ৳621
Put together from the site’s own information. Check the weather and local conditions before you go.
Getting there from Dhaka: bus, train, fares
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