Situated in Medda on the north side of Brahmanbaria town, this temple dates back to the early 19th century when a hermit named Durgacharan Giri installed an earthen statue of Kal Bhairab. The original idol was damaged during the 1971 Liberation War and reconstructed into the present 28-foot image with giant brass tridents. The compound draws large gatherings during Shiva Ratri in spring.
- Best time
- November to March
- Give it
- About an hour
- Cost
- Entry free; rickshaw from town about ৳30–50
How to get to Kal Bhairab Temple
In Medda, about 3 km north of Brahmanbaria railway station. A cycle rickshaw or auto-rickshaw from Station Road takes roughly 10–15 minutes.
Brahmanbaria town is about 105 km from Dhaka, around 3 hours by road. Every way to get there is in the Brahmanbaria guide.
Footwear must be removed before entering the inner sanctum; temple priests conduct daily morning and evening puja.
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- Give it
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- Give it
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- Give it
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- Cost
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