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Dhakeshwari National Temple
ঢাকেশ্বরী জাতীয় মন্দির · Dhaka Sadar (Old Dhaka), Bakshi Bazar, Old Dhaka, Dhaka district, Dhaka Division
Introduction
A temple to the goddess Dhakeshwari — the 'goddess of Dhaka' — traditionally founded in the 12th century under Sena king Ballal Sen; state-owned, it holds the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. It is counted among the shakta pithas and, since the destruction of Ramna Kali Mandir in 1971, is the country's most important and largest Hindu place of worship. The national flag is raised daily outside its main premises.
Suggested time: 1 hour
How to get there
Take a bus towards Gulistan/Newmarket in Dhaka, then a rickshaw to Dhakeshwari Road, Bakshi Bazar; it is within walking distance of Lalbagh Fort.
Important notes
- Open daily 07:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:00; closed 14:00-16:00 in the afternoon. Free entry.Community-reportedSource: Nijhoom Tours — Dhakeshwari Temple guide
- About 1 km north of Lalbagh Fort, off Dhakeshwari Road - the two sites combine easily on foot or by a short rickshaw ride. Bus to Gulistan/New Market, then rickshaw to Bakshibazar.Community-reportedSource: Nijhoom Tours — Dhakeshwari Temple guide
The honest truth about costs
Entry is free; expect crowds during festivals and follow the rules inside the temple compound.
What you will need to budget for
- Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
- Stay (per night, per room)
- Food (per person, per day)
- Entry tickets and local transport
- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Dhakeshwari National Temple — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- Nijhoom Tours — Dhakeshwari Temple guide (community map, retrieved October 16, 2026)