Mazar of Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar
শাহ সুলতান বলখী মাহীসাওয়ারের মাজার
A Sufi saint’s tomb on a mound at the southeast corner of the ancient city of Mahasthan, one of the most venerated pilgrimage sites in North Bengal.
According to tradition, the 11th-century Sufi saint Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar, known as “the Fish Rider,” crossed the sea from Balkh and spread Islam in Mahasthan. His tomb stands on a raised mound in the southeast of the ancient city, beside a small Mughal-era mosque. Devotees visit the shrine year-round, and a large gathering is held each year in the Bengali month of Baishakh (April–May). Stalls at the gate sell kotkoti, a sesame sweet that is a Mahasthan specialty. Visitors must remove their shoes and dress modestly, and women should bring a headscarf. Admission is free, and donations are optional.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Govinda Bhita
- Mahasthan Archaeological Museum
- Mahasthangarh
- Gokul Medh
- Vasu Vihara
- Bihar Dhap
- Mohammed Ali Palace Museum
- Jogir Bhaban