Swami Nigamananda Ashram, Kutubpur

Swami Nigamananda Paramahansa, born in 1880 in the village of Kutubpur, then part of Nadia district, grew up here and studied for a while at Meherpur High School. He later became a well-known guru who founded ashrams across Bengal and Assam, including the Saraswat Math at Jorhat. Banglapedia lists the Swami Nigamananda Ashram at Kutubpur among Meherpur Sadar's heritage sites and tourist spots. It makes a calm stop on a day spent around Meherpur's indigo kuthis.

How to get there

From Meherpur town take an easy-bike or CNG north to Kutubpur union.

Good to know

It is a religious place; take off your shoes where asked and dress modestly. Pair it with Amjhupi Nilkuthi.

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