Shreeshree Shangkar Moth Barisal

Location of Shankar Math (ShreeShree Shangkar Moth) in New Market area of ​​Barisal district city. Born on August 12, 1884 in Galachipa, Swami Prajnananda Saraswati, the leader of the anti-separation movement, founded this ashram named Sri Sri Shankar Math in 1912. Swami Prajnananda Saraswati's real name is Satish Chandra Mukhopadhyay. Even after setting up the Ashram, Swami Prajnananda's role in the anti-British movement was unforgettable. Even during the Great Liberation War of 1971, Shankar Math was always open as a shelter for freedom fighters.

The three-domed Sankara Mutt is topped with a metal 'O' sign and a trident. There are three rooms inside Shankar Math. The main room of the monastery houses a Shiva linga made of hard rock. And in one room on both sides there is the idol of Sankarananda and in the other the samadhi temple of Swami Prajnananda Saraswati.

Dhaka to Barisal by Bus : It takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Barisal from Dhaka by road. Buses bound for Barisal from Dhaka's Gabtali Bus Terminal usually ply through Paturia Ghat, but some buses go to Barisal via Mawa Ghat. Hanif Paribahan (01713-049559), Eagle Paribahan (02-9006700), Shakura Paribahan (01729-556677) are among the buses operating on Dhaka to Barisal route. AC and non-AC bus fare to Barisal is Tk 500 to 1200. Buses coming from Dhaka stop at Natullabad bus stand in Barisal city. You can go to Shankar Mutt by rickshaw or CNG from Barisal city.

Dhaka to Barisal by boat or launch : Sundarban 7/8, Surbhi 8, Parabat 11, Kirtankhola 1/2 launches depart for Barisal from Dhaka's Sadarghat between 8 pm and 9 pm. And if you want to go in the morning, you can go to the Greenline launch. The launches that leave at night reach Barisal around 5 am. The rent of these launch decks is Tk 150, double cabin is Tk 1600 and VIP cabin is Tk 4500.

There are several good quality residential hotels in Barisal, where you can easily spend the night. Residential hotels include Hotel Hawk International (01718-587698), Hotel Grand Plaza (01711-357318, 01917-458088), Hotel Paradise Two International (01717-072686, 01724-853590), Hotel Athena International (0431-65106). 1-65233 ) is significant.

Feature Image: Pankaj Malakar