Dibar Jayastambha, a symbol of Bengali nobility, is located in the middle of Dibar Dighi in Patnitala upazila, about 33 km from Naogaon district. The obelisk of angular granite stone situated in the circular Diwar Dighi has a total height of 31 ft. 8 in., of which 6 ft. 3 in. is visible below water and 25 ft. 5 in. above water. Circumference of each corner of the pillar is 1 foot 3 and a half inches. The upper part of the Divyak Jayastambha is decorated with various carvings of notched crowns. Situated in the picturesque surroundings, this beautiful pillar has become one of the most visited places among the locals.
History:
Excavated during the Pala period, the Dewar Dighi, spread over an area of about 60 bighas, is also known as Karmakar’s reservoir to the locals. This lake with a ghat is surrounded by paddy fields and high green hills. The pillar in the middle of the lake is built out of a solid rock. There are different theories about the architect and purpose of construction of Jayastambha. According to some, the pillar was built to commemorate his success in defeating and killing Mahipala II, while others believe that the pillar was built in memory of his father, Bhima, or during the reign of Divya, to commemorate the defeat of the Pala prince Rampala by Divya to recover the Barendra region. However, the Divyak Jayastambha is better known as a memorial to the victory of the Divyak king.
How to go
Naogaon can be reached by SR, Shyamoli, Hanif or Mau Enterprise AC/Non-AC buses from Kalyanpur, Gabtali, Abdullahpur in Dhaka. The AC/Non-AC bus fare will be between Tk 680 to Tk 1400 depending on the bus. This Jayastambha is located at Dibar Union, 52 km from Naogaon district and 13 km west of Patnitala Sadar. From Naogaon to Najipur-Sapahar Highway, the Divyak Jayastambh can be seen on the south side of Dibor Dighi.