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Built in 1778 the four-storied structure stands on a square base. Each stories reduces proportionally. The first stage has 7 arches on each side, the second stage has 5 arches on each side and the third stage has three arches on each side. The topmost stage has a single arch on each side and is topped with a dome.
Dol-Mandir, also known as Dol-Mandav, is a Hindu temple of the Puthia Temple Complex in Puthia Upazila, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh. It is located within the Puthia market area. An inscription dates the temple to 1778 built by Vubanendra Narayan, the Panch Ani Raja.
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Jagannath Mandir
Like the nearby Pancha Ratna Shiv Temple this temple was also constructed by Bhuban Mayi Devi. The date of construction is 1823 (another opinion 18390). It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Although much shorter than its neighbouring temple the Rath Temple has its share of elegance. The octagonal two-storied temple is topped with a dome-like structure topped with a finial. The white-coloured temple has beautiful stucco work.
Bhubaneswar Shiva Mandir or Bhubaneshwar Shiva Temple
It is the largest shiv temple in Bangladesh. The temple consists of five spires and hence the name. Each of the spires consists of several sub-spires. The corner spires each have 17 sub-spires, while the large central spire consists of 108 sub-spires. The temple was constructed by Rani Bhuban Mayi Devi, the widow of Raja Jagat Narayan Ray, jamindar of Puthia. The temple was completed in 1830. Today the temple is approached by a long flight of stairs from the south side. The northern side also has a pair of curved stair cases leading down to the ghat of Shiv Sagar.
Panch ani palace
Puthia Rajbari or Palace is a two-storey colonial-style mansion following the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture style. The place came up in 1895. It was an initiative of Hemanta Kumari Devi and was built in honor of her mother-in-law Sarat Sundari devi. The palace faces north and has a large open space (now used as a football and cricket ground) in front of it. Fluted Corinthian columns support the front face of the building, which also comes in with a central ornamental pediment. The palace houses a museum showcasing the rich history of the Puthia and beyond.
Boro Gobinda Mandir
This is one of the most spectacular terracotta temples of Bangladesh. The temple is located within the Putia Rajbari Complex. The temple consists of five pinnacles (locally known as ratnas) and hence the name. The 18th-century temple was built by one of the queens of the Puthia zamindar family. The temple has a triple arch entrance complete with elaborate and intricate terracotta ornamentation.
This is a small temple following the do chala style of Bengal temple architecture. The front facade has a triple arch entrance with elaborate terracotta ornamentation.
This is a private bathing ghat for the queen. It is located on Shiv Sagar and is an enclosed space used by women to bathe privately.