Archaeological site, Bogura
Govinda Bhitaগোবিন্দ ভিটা
- Time needed
- Half an hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Small entry fee.
A temple mound in a bend of the Karatoya just north of the Mahasthangarh walls, excavated in 1928–29.
At a glance
- Excavated
- 1928–29
About
The name means the home of Govinda, Vishnu, though nothing Vaishnava was found here. The excavated brick foundations of temples sit on a terrace above the river, opposite the museum.
It takes little time to see, and the river view makes it a good place to end a day at Mahasthangarh.
Getting there: Opposite the Mahasthan museum, a short walk from the citadel.
Things to do
- Pair it with the museum across the road.
Good to know
- Late afternoon light over the Karatoya is the best time.
