Dhakeshwari Temple
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Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" means "Goddess of D
Dhakeshwari Temple
Original: The Goddess statue at the Dhakeshwari Mata Temple in Kolkata
Replica: The Goddess statue at the Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka
Main temple structure
Kumortuli
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Kumortuli is a traditional potters' quarter in North Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess. It not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also r
Dhakeshwari Temple
…holiest shakta pithas where the gem of Devi Sati's crown fell but the gem was lost long ago and the main ancient metal Vigraha murti was relocated to Kumortuli, West Bengal during partition by the chief priest due to increased attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh. Till now the main idol is worshipped in…
Idol of Maa Durga at Kumortuli
Dhakeswari Mata Idol at Kumortuli
Durga clay idols under preparation
Ganesha clay idols under preparation