Hindu temple, Magura
Gopal Jiu (Radha Krishna) Temple, Talkhariতালখড়ির গোপাল জিউ (রাধাকৃষ্ণ) মন্দির
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
A protected temple at Talkhari, remembered as the birthplace of the sage Lokenath, damaged in 1971, restored, and still used for worship at festivals.
At a glance
- Tradition
- Birthplace of the sage Lokenath
- Status
- Protected by the Department of Archaeology
About
Talkhari remembers a sage named Lokenath as its own. By legend he was born here, became a disciple of Sri Chaitanya, and on his guru's word came back to the area and built this temple in his birth village for his followers, setting images of Radha and Krishna inside. Locally it is known as the Gopal Jiu or the Radha Krishna temple, and it is said that Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu and Lokenath Brahmachari rested here on a journey.
The Pakistani army badly damaged the temple during the Liberation War of 1971; Talkhari also saw seven freedom fighters killed by razakars. Later the Department of Archaeology restored the temple with help from local people, and it is now a protected monument where puja is still offered at festivals.
Getting there: Take a bus from Magura to Arpara bus stand (13 km), then a van or nosimon to Talkhari bazar.
Things to do
- Visit the temple and see the Radha Krishna images.
- Come at a festival to see it in worship.
Good to know
- Remove your shoes and dress modestly.
- Vans are few outside bazar hours; arrange your return in advance.
