Ballal Dhipi, Archaeological mound in Bamanpukur, India.
Ballal Dhipi is an earthen mound in Bamanpukur containing the remains of brick buildings spread across a large area. The site displays multiple levels and was built using lime and sand as key materials.
The mound contains temple remains from the 10th to 12th centuries, uncovered during excavations that took place between 1982 and 1988. These discoveries reveal a significant period of settlement and construction in the region during medieval times.
The remnants indicate the presence of Buddhist influence through architectural elements similar to Vikramshila Vihar in Bihar and Shompur Vihar in Bangladesh.
The site sits near the Krishnagar-Mayapur road and can be reached from Bamunpukur Bazar. It helps to ask locally for directions since the location is not always clearly marked on approach.
Among the excavations, a stone crocodile head was found that functioned as a water drainage feature within the ancient buildings. This unusual element shows the artistic and practical care that ancient builders put into their work.
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