Paharpur Somapura Maha Viahara:
Look back to know well-known university for scholars & the cultural built sites of Buddhist civilization. The UNESCO status World Heritage – single largest Somapura Mahavihara which was shaped according to the core concept of Gautama Buddha and iconic super-structure of Buddhists during Pala Dynasty.
In addition to Paharpur UNESCO sites, visitors can explore Kushumba Mosque and Jagaddala Vihara before entry into Mahasthan from Rajshahi.
Kushumba Mosque – precious stone built Mosque !
In the morning 2 hour drive to visit the countries riches stone arched Kushumba Mosque is precious Mosque used to be prayer & place of justice and became the dominant hub of the Muslim society and main source of administration & public audience which is the following design of Adina Mosque famous in Indian sub-continent. The stone outspread platform is used to seat of Sultan that followed by a single flight staircase from the front. The entire platform is ornate with floral chiseling on black basalt stone works. Stone rib beams have been used at the back. The structural lines are of black sand stone. The mihrab of Kusumba Mosque is planned with precious stone curving, with précised stone coiled and molded on the layered black basalt stone.
Jagaddala Vihara
Jagaddala Mahavihara once the ancient Buddhist monastic university as a center of learning and witness to Buddhist heritage in Bengal. It played momentous role in the propagation of Tantric Buddhism, the exchange of scholarly ideas, and the development of Buddhist philosophy. Its influence extended to the broader Indian subcontinent and beyond, distinct art, culture, and philosophy.
