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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.
Puthia Rajbari is a palace in Puthia Upazila, Rajshahi District in Bangladesh. It was built in 1895, by Maharani Hemanta Kumari Devi in the memory of her mother-in-law Maharani Saratsundari Devi, it is an example of Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. The palace is sited on the Rajshahi Natore highway 30 km from the east of the town and one km south from Rajshahi Natore highway. Currently it houses a museum narrating the history of Puthia and its adjoining area.
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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.
This was the private residence of Hemanta Kumari Devi, the lady who built the Puthia Rajbari.
Dol Mandav
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.
This is a very small temple following the char chala style of architecture. The front facade has elaborate terracotta ornamentation.