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Kal Bhairab Temple, Brahmanbaria

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Kal Bhairab Temple
God Kal Bhairab

Kal Bhairab Temple is a Hindu temple, dedicated to the god Shiva, in the Chittagong division of Bangladesh. The temple is famous for the large linga. It is supposed to be the largest in the world. The goddess Kali is also worshipped there.

The temple dates back to the 19th century.[1] It was damaged by Pakistani soldiers during the Bangladesh Liberation War.[2]

References

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  1. Swanson, Kim. "Hinduism in Bramhanbaria". Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. "Other notable Work of Dr. Mahanambrata". mahanam sampraday. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2012.