District : Coxs Bazar
Upazila : Moheshkhali
The Adinath temple is situated at the top of Maineak hill in Thakurtala village under Gorhgata union of Maheshkhali upazila of Cox's Bazar district. This temple is the most attractive spot on Maheshkhali Island. This is one of the pilgrimages of Hindu religion. According to the Ramayana, this place is the biggest pilgrimage site of Hindu religion. Adinath started in the era of Rama and Ravana before 1500 BC. An annual fair is held here on the Shiva Chaturdashi or the 14th day of the darker half of the month of Falguna. Many pilgrims arrive from various countries on pilgrimage to the temple. Inside the temple there are eight-armed Durga (Idol), Worship room, Adinath Banalinga Shiva. Located in the mountainous green environment, this temple is about 200 feet high from the plane. Stairs are arranged on the hillside to go to this temple.
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