Shalbon Buddha Bihar is located in Kotbari of Comilla district, which is the ancient civilization of Bangladesh.
Well known as one of the signs. The Bihar is Shalban Vihar as there were forests of Sal and Gjari in this area at that time
known as Shalban Vihar is similar to Paharpur Buddhist Vihar but in terms of size, Paharpur is slightly smaller than the Buddhist monastery. A building in the Kotbari area during the road construction in 1875 the ruins were witnessed by all. It was then thought to be a part of the ancient Fort of Dhaka in 1917.
Nalini Kant Bhattasali, director of the museum observed the Shalban Buddhist monastery and opined that it is a city of Patrikera.
However, it is believed that this temple was built by Sribhavadeva, the fourth king of the Deva Dynasty, at the end of the 7th century. Six structures of Shalban Vihar are known to have been constructed and rebuilt at different times. It is believed that by the 8th century. For the 3rd time, the central temple was built and the Vihar was completely renovated 4th and 5th times in the 8th and 9th centuries respectively. The monastery was renovated accordingly.
The Shalban Vihar is rectangular with each side measuring 167.7 meters. Bihar walls are around five meters.
The rooms of Puru and Bihar are built back to the surrounding walls. A gateway to Bihar can be seen which is located in the middle of the north block. The total number of rooms in Bihar is 155 and it is centrally located right in the middle alcohol can be identified. Buddhist monks are believed to have lived and practiced in these rooms of the room.
A ramp can be seen at the front and a wall at the end. Each room has an idol or oil lamp on the wall.
There are three storage compartments. On the other side is a hall built on four huge pillars. to imagine
This hall was used for the meals of the monks. Shalban through archaeological excavation activities at various times
About 400 gold and silver coins, bronze and clay idols, eight copperplate inscriptions, seals, and numerous engravings from Buddhist monasteries.
Clay plaques or terracotta were recovered. The majority of these artifacts are displayed in the Mainamati Museum.
How to go
It takes only 2 hours and 30 minutes to go to Comilla from Dhaka by road i.e. by bus. There are numerous bus services on the Dhaka Comilla route from different places in Dhaka. You can come to Comilla by bus as per your choice. From Dhaka’s Syedabad Bus Terminal and Kamalapur to Kusht, Tisha, Star Line, BRTC, Royal, and Asia Line, the bus fare to Comilla is Tk 250 to Tk 400 per person.
Besides, you can easily come to Comilla by train from Dhaka. Almost all Chittagong bound trains (except Subarna and Sonar Bangla) stop at Comilla station. The fare per person from Dhaka to Comilla is Tk 170-702.
You can choose Prince or Saudia bus to come from Chittagong to Comilla. Or you can come by any Dhaka bound bus, you have to get down at Comilla. You can reach Comilla faster than taking a bus to Dhaka by train. Or you have to come to Comilla by your convenient vehicle from any other part of the country.
Comilla to Buddhist Vihara: Get down from Comilla and first come to Kashirpar. There is a local CNG stand to Kotbari near the Kashirpar Awami League office. You can go to Kotbari for a fare of 30 taka per person. And you can take CNG reserve to Kotbari from anywhere in Comilla city. Taking CNG reserve will cost Tk 150. Go to Shalbon Vihar from Kotbari by auto rickshaw for a fare of 10 taka. Again from Comilla, you can come to Shalban Bihar via Kotbari Bishwaroad by local CNG. In this case, the rent will be 20 rupees per person. Shalban Vihar, the Buddhist Temple, and the Mainamati Museum are located nearby.
Note: If you are coming to Comilla by bus and if the bus goes to Kotbari then the Kotbari bus stand will be the closest to Shalbon Bihar.
Nearest Places to Visit
Location of Kokilpeary Zamindar House, Buddhist Temple, Sriloknath Saha House, Kalakopa Ansar Camp, Ukil House, Das House, Adnan Palace and Ichamati River near Khelaram Datar House.