Kantajee Temple,the most ornate among the late medieval Hindu temple of Bangladesh is situated near Dinajpur town. It was built by Maharaja Pran Nath,construction started in 1722 C.E. and ended in 1752 C.E.Every inch of the temple surface is beautifully embellished with exquisite Terrecotta plaques, representing flora, fauna, geometric motifs, mythological scences and an astonishing array of contemporary social scences. The Maharaja's palace with reclies of the past centuries and local museum are both worth a visit.
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