Mathbaria Mirukhali Antiquities

Antiquities Mirukhali of Mathbaria

Mathbaria Mirukhali 200-year-old Antiquities

About three and a half hundred years ago, a historical zamindar dynasty was established here. Its location is only three kilometres away from the district town. The palace, nahabatkhana, guest house, theatre and innumerable temples were built in this zamindar's house. 

The palace had about two hundred buildings, large and small. Among them, 40 or 50 high-rise buildings adorned the palace. Kalimandir was built in 1658 in the zamindar's house. There are about 25 Mana Rajan Shiva Lingas here. It is the largest Shivling in the subcontinent.

Structure of Antiquities Mirukhali of Mathbaria

There are three very old gigantic buildings inlaid with aesthetic construction style and eye-catching artwork. 

Durga temple and several monasteries inlaid with a great design. From ancient times the house was surrounded by religious ceremonies of various Hindus including fairs. 

Durga festival, Kali Puja and annual kirtan are still held here every year. However, he is no longer alive in the program as before.

History of Antiquities Mirukhali of Mathbaria

It is rumoured that Vrindavan Chandra Kullu came here from Barisal district about 200 years ago for business purposes. They have been here since then. 

Vrindavan's three sons Purna Chandra Roy, Mahesh Chandra Roy, Guru Charan Roy's eldest son Purna Chandra Roy got the opportunity to be the zamindari of the area from the then zamindars. 

Zamindar is a recognized history of this dynasty in various developmental works including the establishment of Mirukhali Bazar School. 

The various public service activities of the Kullu dynasty are still visible. 

It is said that under the ground floor of this legendary house, there were a lot of gold coins and various ornaments filled with earthen jugs. 

Although all those treasures do not exist, the establishments of time are now witnessing the times.

Mith of Antiquities Mirukhali of Mathbaria

Fairs have been held around this house since ancient times. And there were various religious ceremonies. Durga festival, Kali Puja and annual kirtan are still held here every year. However, he is no longer alive in the program like before. Legend has it that under the ground floor of the Kullu house there were earthen jars filled with gold coins and various expensive ornaments. Although all those treasures do not exist, the establishments of time are now standing as witnesses of time.

Pankaj Roy, a descendant of the Kullu dynasty, said there was no other such installation or temple in the area. It is now a place of interest in Mathbaria. Although it is an ancient monument, there is not much consistency in the renovation and protection of these structures in various crises. The building collapsed due to the collapse of the front of the main awning.