Dhanuka Manasa Bari
ধানুকা মনসা বাড়ি
A centuries-old Hindu complex with Kali, Durga and Manasa temples and an old Sanskrit school.
At a glance
- Where
- Shariatpur district, Dhaka division
- From Dhaka
- 95 km to Shariatpur by road, 3–4 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
In Dhanuka village, close to Shariatpur town, stands a cluster of old buildings known as Manasa Bari, associated with the family of the Sanskrit scholar Mayurbhatta. Surviving structures include Kali, Durga and Manasa temples, a nahabat khana for musicians and a building that once housed a Sanskrit tol. Locals date the complex back several centuries. It is in poor repair, which adds to its atmosphere but means you should tread carefully.
How to get there
Rickshaw from Shariatpur town, about 10 minutes.
Good to know
Some structures are unstable; stay out of cracked or cordoned areas.
Common questions
Where is Dhanuka Manasa Bari?
Dhanuka Manasa Bari is in Shariatpur district, Dhaka division, Bangladesh. Shariatpur is about 95 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Dhanuka Manasa Bari from Dhaka?
First get to Shariatpur, roughly 3–4 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Rickshaw from Shariatpur town, about 10 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Dhanuka Manasa Bari?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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