Jogir Bhaban
যোগীর ভবন
Ruins of a Nath yogi hermitage in the countryside of Kahaloo, with several small ancient shrines decorated in terracotta.
Jogir Bhaban lies in Kahaloo upazila, about 15 km northwest of Bogra. It was an ancient retreat of the Nath, a Hindu yogi sect. Several brick shrines from the 17th–18th centuries survive, and their outer walls still bear fine terracotta decorations. There is also a sacred pond and caves said to have been used by ascetics for meditation. Local tradition holds that the site’s history goes back to the Mahasthan period. The site is quiet and seldom visited, and it is worth a stop for anyone interested in Bengali terracotta architecture. Entry is free. Roads are fair, so it is best reached by hired e-rickshaw or car.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Mohammed Ali Palace Museum
- Gokul Medh
- Mahasthangarh
- Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar
- Mahasthan Archaeological Museum
- Govinda Bhita
- Vasu Vihara
- Bihar Dhap