An at least 800-years-old temple has been unearthed in Dinajpur’s Kaharol that has a unique architecture and includes a unique idol, that of the Vishnu avatar Mohini. This goddess is well-known across South and West India, but the Kaharol temple is the first of its kind discovered in the eastern subcontinent. A Jahangirnagar University archaeology team began survey in Madhabgaon of Dabor Union in April this year and found the temple. Apart from the unique Mohini idol, excavators have also found a Shankha in Vishnu’s hand, a Sudarshana Chakra, a mace and a part of a Vishnu idol’s foot adorned in garland. Excavation team chief JU Assistant Professor Dr Shadhin Sen said the temple is divided into two parts.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 07, 2016 15:22 UTC