Bithangal Big Arena Habiganj ,Sylhet ,BD

 

Bithangal Bara Akhara is an ancient Vaishnava shrine founded by Ramakrishna Goswami in the 16th century at Bithangal village in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj. It is a sight to behold for its historical monuments like 120 rooms for 120 Vaishnavas, white stone chowki and brass throne, and the surrounding landscape attracts tourists during monsoons.

 

Detailed information:

Location: About 12 km from Baniachong Sadar. Bitangal village in the south-west.

Attractions: Ancient architecture of Akhara, traditional lifestyle of Vaishnavs, and experiences of boat travel during monsoons.

Special Festivals: Kirtan, Rath Yatra, Dol Utsav, and Varuni Mela on the last day of Kartik.

Ways to go:

From Dhaka or other districts: First come to Habiganj headquarters. From the modern bus terminal or court station of Habiganj city to the new market of Baniachong Sadar, you can go by local bus, CNG or auto (fare about 100-150 taka).

From Baniachong: Bitangal Akhara can be reached by motorized boat or speedboat from Baniachong New Market or Upazila Sadar Ghat. During monsoons, waterways are the main and enjoyable means of travel.

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