Swami Bagh Temple, Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Swami Bagh Temple is a Hindu temple in central Dhaka composed of multiple adjacent shrines and an ashram managed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The complex also houses the Baba Loknath Mandir, which serves as a site for religious ceremonies throughout the year.
The temple was established in 1902 and has served as a religious center for Bangladesha Hindu community for over 120 years. The site has remained an important place of worship and gathering throughout these decades.
The temple serves as the starting point for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra festival, a procession that moves through city streets to Dhakeshwari National Temple. This event brings together many worshippers and shapes the religious calendar of the area.
The temple is located in central Dhaka and welcomes visitors interested in Hindu traditions and practices in Bangladesh. It is helpful to check access conditions and timing of religious ceremonies before your visit.
The Baba Loknath Mandir within the complex draws numerous pilgrims and devotees throughout the year, making it a significant pilgrimage site. Visitors often notice the special reverence devoted to this deity within the premises.
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