Beauty Of BD

Destination guide

Sri Sri Dayamoyee Temple

শ্রীশ্রী দয়াময়ী মন্দির

One of Jamalpur's oldest temples near the town zero point, standing beside a modern model mosque — visitors often call this side-by-side the friendliest picture of the town's shared culture. The area lights up during Durga Puja.

History & significance

One account dates the temple to 1696-1698, founded by landlord Sri Krishna Roy Chowdhury — about 350 years old; another places its founding in Nawab Murshid Quli Khan's time. Either way it counts among the district's oldest surviving structures, with the Radhaji temple on the same compound.

How to get there

Walking distance from zero point; an auto costs about 5 taka.

Entry fee

No verified entry fee yet

No entry fee reported — visitors enter freely.

Opening hours & best time

Morning and evening prayer times are the liveliest; visitors are welcome outside worship.

Best time

October's Durga Puja is the festival peak.

Traveller tips

  • Dress modestly; it is an active temple.

Location

24.9255866, 89.9436684Open in Google Mapscoordinate source: curated