Shilaidaha Rabindra Kuthibari
Shilaidaha Rabindra Kuthibari | |
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Native name Bengali: শিলাইদহ রবীন্দ্র কুঠিবাড়ি | |
Type | Complex |
Location | Shilaidaha, Kumarkhali Upazila, Kushtia District |
Nearest city | Kushtia |
Coordinates | 23°55′11″N 89°13′12″E / 23.919641°N 89.219961°E |
Area | 11 acre |
Founder | Ramlochan Tagore |
Built for | Residence |
Current use | Tourist attraction |
Owner | Government of Bangladesh |
Shilaidaha Rabindra Kuthibari, in short Shilaidah Kuthibari, is one of the major tourist places in Bangladesh. It is located seven kilometers north of Kushtia on the banks of Padma in Kumarkhali Upazila of Kushtia District.
History
This Kuthi bari was built by an indigo-planter named Shelly which was later owned by Ramlochan Tagore. In 1807,
Before its acquisition to the
Architecture
Shilidaha Kuthibari was built on 11 acre land of the village. This walled building is three storey museum that has 18 rooms with a central hall.[2][1] There are a total of 17 doors for entering and exiting the 18 rooms. The building has a total of 30 windows to let in sunlight.[3] The building has an area of 273.87 square meters. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, this building is 8.71 meters high.[4]
Tourist attractions
Layout
There are two buildings near the gate of Kuthibari. The two buildings are named Gitanjali and Sonar Tori. There is a library, two ponds, a mango orchard, a garden and an auditorium.[7]
Museum
In 1986,[8] it became a museum.[2] The Department of Archaeology has preserved at least 80 photographs of Rabindranath Tagore as well as items used by Rabindranath Tagore at Shilaidah Kuthibari.[1]
Tourism
It is a tourist attraction for Bangladeshi as well as foreign tourists. A three-day event is organized every year on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary.[1] In the fiscal year 2017-18, the Bangladeshi government earned ৳46 lakh by selling entry tickets to the Kuthibari.[9] However, the government refrained from organizing events here in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10]
In popular culture
The stall of the Department of Archeology set up at the 2022 Ekushey Book Fair was modeled after Rabindra Kuthibari.[11]
Gallery
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Amphitheatre
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Kuthibari
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Open field at Shilaidaha Kuthibadi
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Backside stairs
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Kuthibari building
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Museum gallery
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An interior door of Rabindra Kuthibari
References
- ^ a b c d e "রবীন্দ্রনাথ ও শিলাইদহের কুঠিবাড়ি". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ OL 30677644M. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Islam, Azaharul (12 December 2022). "রবীন্দ্র কুঠিবাড়ি ও আমাদের জাতীয় সংগীত". Protidiner Sangbad (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ a b "শাহজাদপুরের রবীন্দ্র স্মৃতি জাদুঘর সৃষ্টিশীলতার এক জীবন্ত প্রতীক". Jaijaidin (in Bengali). 25 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Haque Farukh (6 May 2019). "আরও দৃষ্টিনন্দন হচ্ছে রবীন্দ্র কুঠিবাড়ি". Jugantor (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Nayan, Mizanur Rahman (6 March 2022). "কুঠিবাড়ি রক্ষাবাঁধে আবারও ধস, আতঙ্কে পদ্মাপাড়ের মানুষ". Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 10 March 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Anik (3 August 2022). "ঘুরে আসুন কুঠিবাড়ি". Samakal (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 3 August 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Shilaidaha Kuthibari, a tourist attraction". The Daily Observer. 11 August 2017. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Rabindranath's renovating Kuthibari to attract more visitors". Prothom Alo. 9 May 2019. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Yasmin, Sabina (7 May 2022). "কুষ্টিয়ায় বিশ্বকবির জন্মদিন পালনে প্রস্তুত কুঠিবাড়ি". Ntvbd.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Alam, Mahmudul (2 March 2022). "বইমেলায় রবীন্দ্র কুঠিবাড়ি". Dhakaprokash.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
External links
- Shilaidaha Kuthibari – BeautifulBangladesh.gov.bd