Dibar Dighi, Historic water tank in Patnitala Upazila, Bangladesh.
Dibar Dighi is a historic water tank in Patnitala Upazila with a granite octagonal pillar rising from its center. The pillar features three circular rings and a crown-like top, surrounded by a large expanse of water.
The water tank and pillar were constructed during the second half of the 11th century, connected to a conflict between King Dibyak and Mahipala II. This construction marks an important moment in the region's past during that period.
The water tank holds meaning in local traditions, with stories suggesting that supernatural forces created the lake overnight. Visitors can sense how these legends shape the way people view and remember this place.
The area is maintained by the Rajshahi Social Forestry Division and features a mini-zoo and forest surrounding the water tank. Visitors can take boat rides across the water to explore the site.
The central pillar extends deep below the water surface with a hidden structure that spans multiple depths. Most of its length remains submerged, revealing little of its full composition to visitors.
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