Sri Sri Dayamoyee Temple
শ্রী শ্রী দয়াময়ী মন্দির
A temple founded in 1696 in the heart of Jamalpur town, the town's best-known Hindu shrine.
The Dayamoyee temple stands in the centre of Jamalpur town and dates its founding to 1696, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in the town. It is an active place of worship, and during Durga Puja and other festivals the courtyard fills with devotees and visitors. It is an easy stop if you are passing through the district town on the way to Lauchapra or the Jamuna.
How to get there
In Jamalpur town; any rickshaw from the railway station or bus stand can take you there.
Good to know
Remove shoes before entering the shrine area and dress modestly.
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Place Lauchapra
লাউচাপড়াLow forested hills on the Indian border in Bakshiganj, with a watchtower view over the Garo Hills.
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Food Jamuna Char Peanuts
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Food Burima's Sweets
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Representative photo Food Jamalpur Chhanar Polao
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