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Rajaram Temple of Khalia

Madaripur · History and heritage

Rajaram Temple of Khalia, Madaripur
Photo: Emran.madaripur · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

What you can see and do

In Khalia village of Rajoir upazila, this temple built by the zamindar Rajaram Roy is thought to date from the 17th century. Terracotta panels across its front wall show scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is a good chance to see Bengal's hut-roofed temple architecture up close.

How to get there

Take a bus from Madaripur town to Tekerhat, then an auto-rickshaw or van to Khalia village.

Safety notes

Do not climb on old walls or ruins or write on them; check the opening hours and closing days first.

Other travel details

  • When to go: November–February
  • How long to allow: About 1 hours
  • From Dhaka: 94 km · 1 train · Bus from ৳341

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