Kantajew Temple, Dinajpur
A well-known example of terracotta architecture in Bangladesh. The deities are Krishna and Rukmini.
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Where it is
The temple is at Kantanagar in Dinajpur District, Rangpur Division, about 12 km from Hajee Mohammed Danesh Science and Technology University. (Source: Wikipedia, Kantajew Temple)
History
Maharaja Pran Nath started construction in 1704 CE and his son Raja Ramnath completed it in 1752 CE. The infobox lists 1722 as the completion year, which conflicts with the article text. (Source: Wikipedia, Kantajew Temple)
The deities are Krishna (Kantaji) and his wife Rukmini. It is especially popular with Rukmini-Krishna devotees in Bengal. (Source: Wikipedia, Kantajew Temple)
Architecture and terracotta
It is a navaratna (nine-spired) temple, with multi-cusped arches, domes on octagonal drums and corner towers. An 1897 earthquake destroyed all nine spires. (Source: Wikipedia, Kantajew Temple)
It is cited as an example of terracotta architecture in Bangladesh. Terracotta designs appear on the columns near the entrance and on the exterior. (Source: Wikipedia, Kantajew Temple)
Rash mela
Wikipedia names the Rash mela as the festival of this temple. It gives no dates or details of the fair. (Source: Wikipedia, Kantajew Temple)
💡 We found no source for the fair dates or entry rules, so check locally before you go.
💡 Look closely at the terracotta, but do not touch it. It is old and delicate.
Questions
- Where is Kantajew temple?
- At Kantanagar in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh.
- Who built Kantajew temple?
- Maharaja Pran Nath began it in 1704 and Raja Ramnath completed it in 1752.
- Which deity is worshipped at Kantajew temple?
- Krishna (Kantaji) and Rukmini.
See also
Puthia Temple ComplexDhakeshwari TempleShyama Puja in BangladeshCalendar 2027