Halud Vihara — Naogaon
Halud Vihara — Naogaon Site
Early Medieval (8th–9th c. CE)·Pala Empire·🇧🇩 Naogaon District, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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About Halud Vihara — Naogaon
Halud Vihara — Naogaon in Naogaon District, Rajshahi, Bangladesh is a Early Medieval (8th–9th c. CE) temple complex attributed to Pala Empire culture. Indian Archaeological Survey and Deccan College excavations reveal stratified deposits with ceramics and radiocarbon. The site includes a principal mound and monastic or settlement features. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Pala Empire site illustrating Early Medieval (8th–9th c. CE) temple-complex traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Halud Vihara — Naogaon
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Pala Empire
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 800 CE
- Period
- Early Medieval (8th–9th c. CE)
- Culture
- Pala Empire
- Purpose
- Buddhist monastery 100 m square, Paharpur-style
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
24.8322° N · 88.9722° E · 211 m · 3 mapped features
Halud Vihara — Naogaon — Principal Feature
structurePrimary temple-complex feature at Halud Vihara — Naogaon
24.8330° N · 88.9730° EHalud Vihara — Naogaon — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Halud Vihara — Naogaon
24.8315° N · 88.9716° EHalud Vihara — Naogaon — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Halud Vihara — Naogaon
24.8333° N · 88.9712° E