President Kovid inaugurates Ramna Kali Mandir in Dhaka
President Ram Nath Kovind visited the historic Ramna Kali temple in Dhaka during his visit to Bangladesh for the 50th Victory Day celebrations.
Dhaka: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday inaugurated the renovated Ramna Kali Mandir in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the temple was destroyed by the Pakistani forces during the 1971 war.
The Ramna Kali Mandir, dedicated to Goddess Kali, was a temple in Dhaka built during the Mughal Empire. It was also known as the "Ramna Kalibari".
"I have been told that the governments and people of Bangladesh and India helped in restoring the temple which was demolished by Pakistani forces during the war of liberation. A large number of people were killed by the occupation forces," President Ram Nath Kovind said at the reception for Indian community and Friends of India in Dhaka.
"This temple is a symbol of the spiritual and cultural bonding among the people of India and Bangladesh. This marked an auspicious finale to my visit to Bangladesh." he added.
The entire temple complex occupied almost 2.25 acres (9,100 m2) and was on the south side of Ramna Park, opposite the Bangla Academy.
President Ram Nath Kovind visited the historic Ramna Kali temple in Dhaka during his visit to Bangladesh for the 50th Victory Day celebrations.
