Ramu Central Sima Vihara
রামু কেন্দ্রীয় সীমা বিহার
One of the oldest monasteries in the Ramu Buddhist area, burned in 2012 and rebuilt in Burmese style, housing ancient Buddha statues.
Ramu is a major settlement of Buddhists in Bangladesh, mainly Rakhine and Barua communities, with dozens of temples. The Ramu Central Sima Vihara is said to be about 300 years old. It houses bronze, jade and wooden Buddha statues and preserves ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. During the 2012 Ramu violence, several temples were burned, and this one was later rebuilt by the government in Myanmar style, with a gilded spire and a wooden shrine hall that are impressive. Entry is free; remove your shoes and dress modestly when entering. It is about 15 km from Cox's Bazar town and can be combined with the 100-Foot Reclining Buddha.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ramu 100-Foot Reclining Buddha
- Ramkot Buddhist Monastery
- Himchari National Park
- Aggmeda Khyang
- Cox's Bazar Beach
- Radiant Fish World
- Burmese Market
- Moheshkhali Island & Adinath Temple