Shilua Stone (Shilua Temple site)
শিলুয়ার শিল
A mysterious ancient stone carrying an early Brahmi inscription in a Chhagalnaiya village.
At a glance
- Where
- Feni district, Chattogram division
- From Dhaka
- 160 km to Feni by road, 4–6 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 1 h
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In Madhya Shilua village of Pathannagar union, Chhagalnaiya, stands an old stone block that gave the village its name. Marks on it have been read as early Brahmi script, and remains of stone images found nearby suggest an ancient Buddhist or Hindu site. Locals call it the 'shil ghar'; in British times it had a canopy and railings, now gone, and one local legend says it fell from the sky. The inscription is protected under the antiquities law, but very few outsiders come.
How to get there
From Feni go toward Chhagalnaiya to Contractor Masjid Bazar (about 12–13 km), then about 3 km south to Shilua Chowdhury Bazar; the stone is a short walk west of the bazar.
Good to know
Ask locals for 'Shiluar shil'. Do not touch or chip the stone.
Common questions
Where is Shilua Stone (Shilua Temple site)?
Shilua Stone (Shilua Temple site) is in Feni district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Feni is about 160 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Shilua Stone (Shilua Temple site) from Dhaka?
First get to Feni, roughly 4–6 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Feni go toward Chhagalnaiya to Contractor Masjid Bazar (about 12–13 km), then about 3 km south to Shilua Chowdhury Bazar; the stone is a short walk west of the bazar.
When is the best time to visit Shilua Stone (Shilua Temple site)?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 1 h for the visit.
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