Hindu temple, Magura
Siddheshwari Math, Atharokhadaআঠারখাদার সিদ্ধেশ্বরী মঠ
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
A math on the bank of the Nabaganga at Atharokhada, about 3 km from Magura town, on a site once known as the Kalikatala cremation ground.
At a glance
- Place
- Atharokhada, on the Nabaganga
- Once called
- Kalikatala shmashan
About
The Siddheshwari Math stands on the bank of the Nabaganga in Atharokhada village, about a mile and a half, some 3 km, from Magura town. The ground it stands on was once called the Kalikatala shmashan, a cremation ground, and the math is counted among the district's notable religious places and on its list of places to visit. Records do not say who built it or when.
It is a short trip from town by tempo, rickshaw or van, and an easy pairing with a walk along the river and Nangta Baba's ashram at Satdoha on the way back. Atharokhada union lists the math as its main sight. Come in the cool of the morning or evening, when the river is calm.
Getting there: About 3 km from Magura town at Atharokhada: tempo, rickshaw or van.
Things to do
- Visit the math and sit by the Nabaganga.
- Stop at Nangta Baba's ashram at Satdoha on the way back.
Good to know
- Remove your shoes and dress modestly.
- It is a place of worship: ask before taking photos of people at prayer.
