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Sri Gauranga Bari

Overview

  • •In January 1510, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu received diksha from his guru Keshab Bharati at the site of the current Sri Gauranga Bari Temple in Katwa.
  • •Since then, this small township has been a sacred place for Vaishnavites.

Highlights

  • In January 1510, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu received diksha from his guru Keshab Bharati at the site of the current Sri Gauranga Bari Temple in Katwa.
  • Since then, this small township has been a sacred place for Vaishnavites.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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In January 1510, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu received diksha from his guru Keshab Bharati at the site of the current Sri Gauranga Bari Temple in Katwa. Since then, this small township has been a sacred place for Vaishnavites.

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In January 1510, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu received diksha from his guru Keshab Bharati at the site of the current Sri Gauranga Bari Temple in Katwa. Since then, this small township has been a sacred place for Vaishnavites.

It is about 0.5 km from central Katwa.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, November and December; June is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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