Saturday, June 26, 2010

Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev

The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev, Sylhet is one of the most preferred tourist attractions in Sylhet. The travelers coming to this picturesque valley of Sylhet nestled amidst he lush green tea plantations take home some of the most memorable moments of their life. The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev, Sylhet is one such place where the tourists like to visit as they can gather much knowledge on this saint who has renounced everything for the love of God. The exotic flora and fauna adorning the region draw travelers from across the globe apart from the host of interesting historical sites lying scattered all over.


The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev in Sylhet a 500 year old famous temple is one of the primary attractions being situated at a distance of 45 kilometers from the heart of the town. The Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev, Sylhet is of primary importance as it the place is revered as the ancestral home of Sri Chaitanya, a famous saint belonging to the Vaishnava sect.


Every year on the full moon day of Phalgun, a moth in the Bengali calendar a fair is organized in the premises of the Temple of Sri Chaitanya Dev. The month of Phalgun is basically the month of March and sometimes even the month of February according to the English calendar. The fair which is organized every year on the particular date is very colorful with thousands of devotees pouring in not only from home but also from abroad.

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