Dhillir Akhra (Dhillir Akhra), which is about 450 years old, is one of the historical sights of Kishoreganj district. Delhi’s Akhara is located in Katkhal Union of Mithamain Upazila, a beautiful area of Kishoreganj. Although the name is Delhi Akhara, in reality this Akhara has no relation with Delhi. It is known that the spiritual saint Narayan Goswami established this Akharti during the reign of Emperor Jahangir of Delhi. Inside the Akhara there is a Dharamshala, Natamandir, Guest House, Pakshala, Vaishnava living quarters, Samadhi of Saint Narayan Goswarthi and one of his disciples Gangaram Goswami.
There are two ponds on either side of Delhi’s Akhara and around 3,000 Hijal trees adorning the surrounding area. The historical Akhara and Hijal trees on the banks of the river add a special variety to the beauty of Mithamin Haor.
History Delhi Arena:
There is a common practice among the local people of the Hijal tree and the Akhara of Delhi. Sadhak Narayan Goswami was the disciple of Ramakrishna Goswami, a spiritual saint of the neighboring Vithalanga Akhara. At that time, this area surrounded by rivers was full of thick bushes and forests. Boats plying the river in this area used to sink or suffer some other accident for mysterious reasons. Similarly, one day a treasure boat sent by the emperor of Delhi sank along with its cargo while going through this river. The boatmen failed to recover the treasure. One of the boat passengers died of snakebite. Then saint Ramakrishna of Vitlanga got this news. He ordered his disciple Narayan Gosathi to go to the accident site. As per the Guru’s order, Saint Narayan Goswami sat on the bank of the river and was engrossed in penance. Sadhaka Narayana Goswami was able to reach the shore by his sadhanas. In this way, the same thing happened for 7 consecutive days.
Then one day Narayana Goswami was asked to leave this place as per the legend. In reply, Sanka asks for their identity and darshan. The divine voice assumes the form of a demon, identifying himself as a native of this place. Narayan Goswarthi saw thousands of gigantic demons visible around him. Saint Narayan Goswami took a promise from the demons to live without harming humans and humans would not harm them. Saint Narayan On Goswami’s instructions the demons turned into Hijal trees. Later, with the miraculous powers of Saint Narayan Goswami, he saved the sunken treasure boat with its goods and the snake-bitten dead man. On hearing this news, Emperor Jahangir of Delhi established an Akhara for Narayan Goswami give Since then the arena came to be known as the Delhi Arena.
Thousands of Hijal trees are spread over the 372 acres of Delhi’s Akhara. And Narayana Goswami sat under the form of the demon chief’s tree and began the Sadhana. Narayan Goswami’s Sadhana place Sadhana is currently fenced off. Bhoga is offered here every new moon and full moon night. 8 Chaitra fairs are organized here every year.
How to go
Kishoreganj by train from Dhaka: First you have to come to Kishoreganj district headquarters. By bus from Dhaka or
You can come to Kishoreganj by train. It will be convenient to take the train at eleven o’clock in the morning. Train fare is Tk 135-368 depending on the class, time will take about 4 hours. It will be convenient if you take a rickshaw from the train station to Ekrampur CNG stand for Tk 15-20.
Dhaka to Kishoreganj by Bus: If you want to come by bus, you can come directly to Kishoreganj by Ananya Parivan or Ananya Classic from Mohakhali, and if you come from Golapbagh (Syedabad) you can come directly to Kishoreganj by Yataat or Ananya Super. Bus fare is Tk 270-350. It will take around 3 and a half hours from Mohakhali and around 4 hours from Golapbagh. From the bus stand, take a local (Tk 15) or reserve easy bike (Tk 120) to Ekrampur CNG stand.
From Ekrampur take a CNG or auto rickshaw to Chamta Bandar (locally known as Khadya Ghat). Trawlers and boats are available for taking local and reserves from the port.
In the same way, from Ekrampur junction in Kishoreganj city, you can come to Balikhola or Morichkhali market and reserve a trawler or boat to see Delhi Akhara. Although there is a possibility to go to Delhi Akhara from these three places: Khadya Bandar, Balikhola, Morichkhali, it is most convenient to go to Delhi Akhara from Chamta Bandar.
It is good to remember that during the dry season there is less water in the Haor and the river thus disrupting the normal communication system of the Haor.