The shrines of the Saints in 'Bagha Mosque'.

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Bagha mosque is famous for its architectural significance. As well as it's famous for being the laying ground of many well-known religious leaders and saints of Bengal.

I had no idea I would see that much amount of tombs in the front yard of the mosque. Many say that there are more than 100 tombs but only a few are recognized by their name. There's not enough information about every tomb but a few.

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The high top you are seeing are all tombs. Many believe that the dead can hear us so they come here to pray. But it's kind of a cultural thing rather than a religious one. Most of the tomb tops are renovated in the later time. The major one that looks ancient is only the same as before.

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It's believed that the shrines are built after the next 100/200 years of building Bagha mosque. The mosque is built in 1523-1524, which means the tombs are around 500 years old.

I came to realize that all the popular scholars, religious leaders, and saints at that time are lying there. Burying them near the mosque was a ritual back then. If you have not visited such a place then it must give you a whole different concept about religion and culture.

I shared the mosque and the architecture in a previous post a few days ago. If you are interested, check out my blog.

Thanks.

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