Pandua Tourist Places/Tourist Attractions in Pandua/Malda Tour/Pandua Malda
Pandua Tourist Places/Tourist Attractions in Pandua/Malda Tour/Pandua Malda
Pandua is a ruined city in the district of Malda, West Bengal, India. It is located about 18 kilometres north of English Bazar or Malda Town. Bus, Mahindra or Maxi is available from the city to Pandua.
Pandua Minar and Mosque: History Revealed by Tourist Destination
Pandua Minar and Mosque: History Revealed by Tourist Destination
Pandua (also spelt Pandooah) is a census town in Pandua CD Block in Hooghly District in the Indian State of West Bengal. It is a police station in Chinsurah Subdivision. It is 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Howrah Station and 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Bandel on
the Howrah Bardhaman Main Line of Eastern Railway and is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system.The place is best known for its minar and the ruins of Pandu Raja's Palace where all important state ceremonies were held. The 13th century minar soars to a height of 125 feet. Minar
Shahid Shah Safiuddin was the nephew of Feroz Shah Khilji the Sultan of Delhi. It is said that a Pandu Raja lived in Mahanad in Hooghly where cow slaughter was totally banned. However the Sultan settled in Pandua for the occasion of his son's circumciscion (Khatnah) ceremony. So he had slaughtered a cow for feast to offer to his guests. This enraged the King and he sacrificed the saint's son to Goddess Kali. Shah Safiuddin went to Delhi and complained to the Firoz Shah Khilji about this horrific incident. The Sultan sent a large army under the command of Jaffar Khan Ghazi during {1290-1295 AD}. Taking the spiritual guidance from his guide Shah Bu Ali Qalandar at Panipat, Pandua was attacked. The imperial army was victorious after a long battle. However Shah Safiuddin was fatally wounded. He was buried at the spot where he fell during the battle, with lot of respect and joy. There remains his Dargah near Pandua GT road. A mosque was also built later.
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This video covers some famous places like BANDEL CHURCH, HOOGLY IMAMBARA, HANSHESWARI TEMPLE, PANDUA & SOME MORE.. These places have historical significance.. It was single day trip. We tried to cover as much as we could.
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Adina Masjid/Adina Mosque/Pandua Tourist Places/Malda Tourist Places
Adina Masjid/Adina Mosque/Pandua Tourist Places/Malda Tourist Places
The Adina Mosque (Bengali: আদিনা মসজিদ) is the ruins of the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent, located in the Indian state of West Bengal near the border with Bangladesh. The site, dating from the 14th century, hosted the imperial mosque of the Sultanate of Bengal.
The design of the mosque incorporated Bengali, Arab, Persian and Byzantine architecture. It was built with brick and stone. Its plan is similar to the Great Mosque of Damascus. It had a rectangular hyspostyle structure with an open courtyard. There were several hundred domes. The structure measured 172 by 97 m. The entire western wall evokes the imperial style of pre-Islamic Sasanian Persia. The mosque's most prominent feature is its monumental ribbed barrel vault over the central nave, the first such huge vault built in the subcontinent, and another feature shared in common with the Sasanian style. The mosque consciously imitated Persianate imperial grandeur. The prayer hall is five aisles deep, while the north, south and east cloisters around the courtyard consist of triple aisles. In total, these aisles had 260 pillars and 387 domed bays. The interior of the courtyard is a continuous façade of 92 arches surmounted by a parapet, beyond which the domes of the bays can be seen. The interior elevated platform, which was the gallery of the Sultan and his officials, still exists. The Sultan's tomb chamber is attached with the western wall.
The mosque was built during the reign of Sikandar Shah, the second Sultan of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty of the Bengal Sultanate. The mosque was designed to display the kingdom's imperial ambitions after its two victories against the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century.[5] The mosque may have been constructed on the ruins of Hindu-Buddhist temples and monasteries as its exterior wall contains defaced Indian sculptures. According to Encyclopedia Iranica, the mosque's construction material included stone from Bengali temples.
Inscriptions on the mosque proclaimed Sikandar Shah as the exalted Sultan and the Caliph of the faithful. The Sultan was buried in a tomb chamber attached to the wall facing the direction of Mecca. The mosque was located in the now ruined city of Pandua, a former capital of the Bengal Sultanate.
It fell into ruin during the period of British rule and was damaged by earthquakes in the 19th century.
On 3 December 1932 AD, Jitu Santhal, the leader of an anti-landlord movement in North Bengal had engaged in his last combat at the ruins of the Adina mosque. A largeband of Santhals, who had recently converted to Hinduism, marched up to the historic city of Pandua, occupied the ruins of Adina, and conducted a debased form of Hindu worship in order to transform the mosque into a temple. Jitu, who now called himself Gandhi, declared the end of British Raj and proclaimed his own government from within the mosque. Eventually, Jitu was killed in the vicinity of the mosque after a battle with armed police, who opened fire after the Santhals refused to come out.
The site is located in Pandua, just 18 kms from Malda Town.
TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN WEST BENGAL
Top 10 Places to Visit in West Bengal
The state's cultural heritage, besides varied folk traditions, ranges from stalwarts in literature including Nobel-laureate Rabindranath Tagore to scores of musicians, film-makers and artists. West Bengal is also distinct from most other Indian states in its appreciation and practice of playing Association football besides cricket, the national favorite sport.
1) Kolkata city
Kolkata offers an eclectic combination of historical, cultural, and spiritual attractions. A walking tour is an excellent way of exploring the city. As a trading hub of eastern India, Kolkata is a great place for shopping, also make sure you try some delicious Bengali cuisine.
2) Sundarbans National Park
It is part of the Sundarban on the Ganges Delta, and adjacent to the Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. The delta is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger.It is also home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt-water crocodile. The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a
National Park.
3) Belur Math Shrine
It is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.The temple is notable for its architecture that fuses Hindu, Christian and Islamic motifs as a symbol of unity of all religions.
4) Darjeeling
The word Darjeeling has evolved from the Sanskrit, Durjaya Linga, means Shiva of invincible prowess, who rules the Himalayas. It is also believed that the name Darjeeling also comes from the Tibetan word dorje, meaning the thunderbolt sceptre of the Hindu deity Indra, and ling, a place or land.It is located in the Lesser Himalaya at an elevation of 6,700 ft is noted for its tea industry, the spectacular views of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5) Pandua and Gaur
About 6 hours north of Kolkata, spread throughout Pandua and Gaur, are the fascinating ruins of the former capitals of Muslim nawabs (rulers) dating back to the 13th-16th centuries.In the early 13th century it was invaded by Bhaktiar Khalji and then captured by the Afghan Fakhr-ud-din Dynasty in the 14th century. They plundered the temples to construct their own mosques and tombs. Gaur was sacked by Sher Shah Suri in 1537 and the city's population was wiped out by plague in 1575.
6) Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali. The temple was built by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali in 1855. The temple is famous for its association with Ramakrishna, a mystic of 19th Century Bengal.
7) Mandarmani Beach
The beach is the primary attraction offering tourists to enjoy the sea from early morning to late afternoon. From 3 PM onwards, people head out near Rose Valley Hotels where beach bikes, ropeway etc. can be availed. There are also a string of local shops selling shells, handmade jewellery and handicrafts. A few locals also offer groups to take trip towards the mohana (Estuary) during sunset.
8) Dooars
The grandeur of the ever charming Dooars has always been the centre of attraction of West Bengal tourism.The beauty of the region lies not only in its tea gardens but also in the dense jungles that make up the countryside. Many wildlife sanctuaries and national park like Manas National Park in Assam, Jaldapara National Park, Buxa National Park, Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Reserve and the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal are located in this region.
9) Howrah Bridge
It is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River. On 14 June 1965 it was renamed Rabindra Setu after the great Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, who was the first Indian and Asian Nobel laureate. It weathers the storms of the Bay of Bengal region, carrying a daily traffic of approximately 100,000 vehicles and possibly more than 150,000 pedestrians, easily making it the busiest cantilever bridge in the world.
10) Shantiniketan
It was established by Rabindranath Tagore, whose vision became what is now a university town, Visva-Bharati University. Social and cultural events take place throughout the year. These include Basanta Utsav, Barsha Mangal, Sharodutsav, Nandan Mela, Poush Mela, Magh Mela, Rabindra Jayanti to name a few.
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Balagarh : Boats and Temples by Tourist Destination
Boat making has been a thriving business in Balagarh, Hooghly since several centuries. Saptagram situated a few kilometers away from Balagarh was a thriving port during ancient and medieval times. A boat building industry was set up in Sripur, near the present day Balagarh station on the Bandel – Katwa line. Sripur soon started producing not only boats of different shapes and sizes but also ocean going ships turning the non descriptive village into a busy industrial town.
Rickshaws and Totos are available from the Balagarh station to the Sripur temple complex, but it is best to take a leisurely walk. After about 25 minutes of walk you reach the Sripur village, where you are welcomed by the sound of boat maker’s hammer. Although the Balagarh boat industry is now only restricted to small boats but it is still a great experience seeing the boat taking shape. You are also likely come across some over enthusiastic boat maker narrating you about the glorious days of the boat construction industry of Balagarh. Walk past the numerous boat making workshops to the temple complex.
In the early 18th century Rameshwar Mitra of Ula, worked as the Auditor General in the court of Murshid Kuli Khan in Murshidabad. In 1704 Rameswar Mitra received official Mustaufi title from Emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi. In 1708 Rameshwar Mitra’s eldest son Raghunandan settled in Sripur, Hooghly. Taking advantage of the river trade he soon made a fortune and established a fort complex complete with several temples and other religious structures decorated with elaborate and intricate wood curving. The fort has long crumbled into dust but a few of the temples have survived the test of time and can still be seen to this day. On the left of the road lie a temple and a Dol Mancha. The two storied Dol Mancha, with its elegant pillars & arches and crowned with the decorative railing, still reminds one of the glorious days of Sripur. The main temple complex houses the Radha Gobinda Mandir along with several temples, Rash Mancha, Nat Mandir, but the star attraction of the complex is the Chandi Mandap, with its intricate wooden carvings. The three walls of the Chandi Mandap are decorated with the most intricate wood curved panels. The wooden panels are very similar to the terracotta panels that dot the walls of the numerous temples of Bengal. But the wood work is not restricted to the panels alone. The pillars and the roof beams are curved with the finest floral, geometric & figurative designs.
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A Trip To Kolakham - Colours of Beautiful West Bengal - Destination East - Incredible India
Kolakham is a small village at Neora Valley Forest under Kalimpong sub division in Darjeeling district. It is just 8km from Lava.
Kolakham is a small village nestled in Neora Valley Reserve Forest facing Eastern Himalayan peak. The place located at an altitude of 6500ft is a paradise for nature lovers. Kolakham is the most sought-after location for adventurous minded tourist who can take challenge to discover the still unknown territory of Neora valley forest. The majestic view of Kanchenjunga from Kolakham village, the jungle trail in Neora forest, the scenic beauty of Changey waterfalls is once in a lifetime experience for anyone. Adventurous minded people can refresh their mind with short trek around Kolakham.
he Neora valley forest is home to many different kinds of flora and fauna. The forest consists of mixed species of flora like beautiful orchids, rhododendron, bamboo, oak, ferns, sal, etc. There are also many rare species of animals like Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Yellow Throated Marten, Red Fox, Sambhar, Kakar (Barking Deer), Leopard Cat and Ghoral (Mountain Goat). Variety of birds such as Kaleeje, Chir and Koklas Pheasants, Minivets, Orioles, Redbilled Blue Magpie, Whitecrested Laughing Thrush, and Spotted Forktail and Birds of Prey include the majestic Golden Eagle as well as the Himalayan Griffon and Lammergeier also can seen here. So Kolakham can easily sought it’s fame as the paradise of birdwatchers and nature lovers.
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Beautiful life in a village of India
Beautiful life in a village of India.
This Village Known as Pawnan, district of Hooghly West Bengal India.
Indian villages have a very beautiful and attractive lifestyle. villages are peaceful, calm, quite and full of greenery where one can breathe fresh air. The villages are described by the way villagers happily live in the small huts or a home, made by clay.
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Destination Malda (Documentary film) | Full Movie [HD] | Malda Tourism | WBTourism
Destination Malda (Documentary film) | Full Movie [HD] | Malda Tourism | WBTourism
Malda district, also spelled as Maldah or Maldaha is a district in West Bengal, India. It lies 347 km (215 miles) north of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal .
Malda is a district covering area of 3733 sq Km with Bihar and Uttar Dinajpur at North , Murshidabad at South , Bangladesh at east , and Jharkhand and Bihar at West. It shares 165.5 km international border with Bangladesh. Having a central location it is an important junction and entry point to Siliguri from South Bengal. The river Ganga makes its first entry in West Bengal near Manikchak of Malda. As it is a low lying basin, it is prone to flood.
Mango, jute and silk are the most notable products of this district. The special variety of mango (Fazli) or produced in this region, popularly known by the name of the district, is exported across the world and is acclaimed internationally. The folk culture of gombhira is a feature of the district, being a unique way of representation of joy and sorrow of daily life of the common people, as well as the unique medium of presentation on national and international matters.
District headquarters is English Bazar, also known as Malda, which was once the capital of Bengal. The district maintains the traditions of the past in culture and education. Old Malda, the town which lies just east of the confluence of the Mahananda and Kalindi rivers, is part of the English Bazar urban agglomeration. The town rose to prominence as the river port of the old capital of Pandua. During the 18th century it was the seat of prosperous cotton and silk industries. It remains an important distributing centre for rice, jute, and wheat. The area between the historical monument of Jame Masjid (1566) and the landmark of Nimasarai tower across the river Mahananda, constituted a municipality in 1867. Rice, jute, legumes, and oilseed are the chief crops in the surrounding area. Malda is the largest producer of excellent quality of jute in India. Mulberry plantations and mango orchards occupy large areas; mango trade and silk manufacture are the main economic activities. The Independence Day of Malda is 17 August 1947.
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A] Tourist Destination (Historical Places) :
1) Nandardighi Mahavihar
2) Adina Mosque
3) Eklakhi Mausoleum
4) Qutabshahi Mosque
4) Adina Forest Mini Zoo
5) Turkish Hammam
6) Baishgaji Prachir
7) Ballal Bati
8) Jahajghata
9) Lukochuri Darwaza
10) Kadam Rasul Mosque
11) Chika Mosque
12) Gumti Darwaza
13) Selami Darwaza
14) Firoz Minar
15) Baradwari
16) Loton Mosque
17) Chamkati Mosque
B] Historical Religious Places :
1) Ramkeli
2) Ma Jahura Kali Temple
3) Pirana Pir
4) Ma Manoskamana Temple
Credit : Malda District Administration (malda.gov.in)
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