Gopal Temple, Puthia

The Gopal Temple stands within a cluster of religious structures featuring terracotta decorations and traditional architectural elements of eastern Indian design.

The temple belongs to the Puthia Temple Complex, constructed during the era when Hindu Zamindars of the Puthia Raj family controlled the second largest estate in British Bengal.

Devotees gather at the temple during Janmashtami and Harihar Parva festivals to perform ceremonies and participate in religious rituals dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Located 23 kilometers east of Rajshahi city, the temple remains an active place of worship within the complex that contains fourteen historical Hindu structures.

The temple combines local Bengali architectural characteristics with intricate terracotta carvings that depict religious narratives on its exterior walls.

Location: Puthia Temple Complex

GPS coordinates: 24.36239,88.83504

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52