The Dhaka Times Desk If you want to know the history and tradition, go to Bogra's Bihar Thapi. By going here, you can witness the history as well as capture the historical heritage.
Bihar Dhap is an archaeological site located in Shibganj Upazila of Bogra District. Located on the banks of the Nagar River in Bogura, this structure is also known as Totaram Pandit's Step or Totaram Pandit's House to the locals. It is believed that this vihara is a vestige of the second construction period and that the site fell between the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang's account mentions high mound-shaped temple steps discovered underground.
250 meters in length and 220 meters in width, Bihar Step is situated at a height of about 2 meters from the ground. A vihara measuring 57 meters from north to south and 61 meters from east to west has been discovered here through excavation. The exposed vihara consists of an open courtyard surrounded by 37 monks' rooms, and an entrance portico with two guard rooms outside on the west side and an altar on the east side.
From 1979-1986 Bihar phase was continuously excavated. Initially, the infrastructure of two Buddhist monasteries and a temple was partially recovered. Later excavations in 2005 revealed the remains of another temple from the east and the remains of 5 constructional structures. After the temple of the first construction period was damaged, in the second construction period, a new temple was built on the western side by joining the old temple. The second temple, built during the second construction period, was rebuilt in addition to the ruins on the western side. More than 1000 different types of archaeological artefacts have been found from Bihar Step. Among which Sultan Sikandar Shah's silver coins, glass beads, bronze meditating Buddha statues, 60 terracotta plaques, burnt clay seals, pyreches, censers, earthen pots and bricks with designs were notable.
how to go
To go to Bihar step, you have to first come to Bihar village in Shivganj, Bogra. You can go to Bogra by SRTR, Shyamoli, Kaya, Hanif, Dipjal and Shah Fateh Ali Paribahan buses from Kalyanpur, Gabtali and Mohakhali in the capital Dhaka. Bus fare will be 500-700 taka.
The location of Bihar step is about 4 km from Mahasthangarh in Bogra and only 1 km from Vasu Vihar. You can go to Vasu Bihar by taking a CNG or auto rickshaw from Thanthania Bus Stand in Bogra or 7 Matha in Bogra. If you want to reserve an auto rickshaw for the whole day, it will cost you 800-1000 rupees.
where will you stay
There are various quality residential hotels to stay in Bogra. Among which Mom Inn, Tourist Motel, Hotel Naz Garden, Safeway Motel, Century Motel and Motel Castle are notable residential hotels.
where to eat
For food, Bogra town has several quality restaurants like Sathi Hotel & Restaurant, Guest Garden Restaurant, Maer Doa Hotel, Chap Corner and Hotel Safina. But of course, don't forget to eat Bogra's famous yogurt.
Other Sightseeing Places in Bogra
Other places to visit in Bogra district include Mahasthangarh, Gokul Medh, Kherua Mosque, Rani Bhavani's Pitralaya and Bhimer Jangal are notable.
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