Puthia

Puthia is an important Hindu structures in Bangladesh. The most remarkable of the village''s monuments is the Govinda Temple, It was erected between 1823 and 1895 by one of the maharanis of the Puthia estate. It''s enclosed by incredibly complex designs in terracotta depicting scenes from Hindu epics, which give it the look of having been draped by a huge red oriental carpet.

The ornate Siva Temple is an arresting and excellent example of the five-spire Hindu style of temple structural design common in northern India.It has three tapering tiers topped by four spires. It''s decorated with stone carvings and sculptural works which sadly were spoiled during the War of Liberation. The village''s 16-century Jagannath Temple is one of the deluxe examples of a hut-shaped temple: measuring only 5m (16ft) on each side, it features a single tapering tower which rises to a height of 10m (33ft). Its western facade is decorated with terracotta panels of geometric plan.Puthia is about 23km (14mi) east of Rajshahi and about 16km (10mi) west of Natore.You can have a bus from the town.