Sri Ramna Kali Mandir

Sri Ramna Kali Mandir

Part of: Prelims 

Context On December 17, 2021, President of India will inaugurate a famous Hindu shrine, Sri Ramna Kali Mandir,  that was destroyed by the Pakistani forces during the war (Operation Searchlight) of 1971.

Key takeaways 

• The Ramna Kali Bari used to be a famous landmark of Dhaka where a Kali temple stood for centuries.
• India supported the renovation and conservation of the historic temple with the help of the Government of Bangladesh. The inauguration comes 50 years after Pakistan was defeated in 1971.