Mainimati Ruins

　　   The Mainimati Ruins are located about 70 kilometers from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is said to have been a very famous Buddhist cultural center built between the 7th and 12th centuries, and is also one of the most renowned religious tourist attractions in the Dhaka region today. The Mainimati Ruins consist of more than 50 scattered Buddhist temple complexes, all constructed from fired bricks. Among these over 50 Buddhist structures, the most significant ones are the Salban Vihara, Kotila Mura, and Charpatra Mura.

　　   The Salban Vihara covers an area of 170 square meters and features a rather complete layout. Not far from the temple, a museum has now been built to house various precious artifacts excavated from the Mainimati Ruins, including terracotta ware, bronze statues, coins, jewelry, and stupa finials adorned with Buddhist symbols. The Kotila Mura includes a stupa symbolizing the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, as well as three so-called "Buddha’s Jewels." The most important discoveries at the Charpatra Mura are four royal bronze order tokens, three of which belonged to the Chandra rulers, while the other belonged to a later Indian monarch.

　　   Mainimati Ruins Reason to visit: One of the most famous religious tourist attractions in the Dhaka region Continent: Asia Country/Region: Bangladesh Province/State: Dhaka Division City: Dhaka