Dhakeshwari Temple

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" (Ðhakeshshori) means "Goddess of Dhaka". Dhaka is named after Goddess Dhakeshwari. Bangladesh is the only Muslim majority country in the world to have a National Hindu Temple. According to the Hindu religion, this temple is one of the 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 Kolkata and a replica of the same is being worshiped at Dhakeshwari Temple of Bangladesh. Since the destruction of Ramna Kali Mandir in 1971 by the Pakistan Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War, the Dhakeshwari Temple has assumed status as the most important Hindu place of worship in Bangladesh. It is also the largest Hindu temple in Bangladesh.

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