Dhakeshwari Temple

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the location?Old Dhaka, Bangladesh
2. What is the name meaning?Goddess of Dhaka
3. Why is Dhakeshwari Temple special in Bangladesh?It is the only Hindu temple officially recognized as a national temple in a Muslim‑majority country, showing religious coexistence.
4. Where did the main idol of Dhakeshwari Temple go during the partition?It was moved to Kumortuli in West Bengal to keep it safe from attacks.

Shakta Pitha: Sacred pilgrimage sites dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Shakti, often associated with mythological events.
Vigraha: An idol or image of a deity used in Hindu worship, typically made of stone, metal, or wood.
Bangladesh Liberation War: The 1971 conflict that resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan, marked by significant violence and displacement.
Partition: The division of British India into India and Pakistan in 1947, leading to widespread migration and communal conflict.