Paharpur Shompur Bouddho Bihar
This 7th century AD Sompur Mohabihar built by Dhormopala at Nouga, Bangladesh is the greatest Buddhist Bihar in the sub-continent. It is located at Paharpur of Badolgachi upazila under Nouga District. It is 5 km west of Jamalgonj railway station & 14 km of Joipurhat District. During the Pala rule in Bengal, the region enjoyed peace that led to a great development of art & culture. Many Buddhist temples, monasteries& stupas were built under the royal patronage & “Bengal” becomes the center of Buddhist religion & culture. This archaeological site covers an area of 11 hectare. Through the excavation works by the archaeologist, it is a proven matter that the most spectacular Buddhist monument is the biggest Bihar in south of the Himalayas. This vast quadrangular monastery with 177 cells enclosing the elaborate gateway & numerous votive stupas, minor chapels & extensive ancillary buildings within 22 acre courtyard, dominated by a lofty pyramidal temple in the center.
This 7th century AD Sompur Mohabihar built by Dhormopala at Nouga, Bangladesh is the greatest Buddhist Bihar in the sub-continent. It is located at Paharpur of Badolgachi upazila under Nouga District. It is 5 km west of Jamalgonj railway station & 14 km of Joipurhat District. During the Pala rule in Bengal, the region enjoyed peace that led to a great development of art & culture. Many Buddhist temples, monasteries& stupas were built under the royal patronage & “Bengal” becomes the center of Buddhist religion & culture. This archaeological site covers an area of 11 hectare. Through the excavation works by the archaeologist, it is a proven matter that the most spectacular Buddhist monument is the biggest Bihar in south of the Himalayas. This vast quadrangular monastery with 177 cells enclosing the elaborate gateway & numerous votive stupas, minor chapels & extensive ancillary buildings within 22 acre courtyard, dominated by a lofty pyramidal temple in the center. 