Dubla Rash Mela

দুবলার রাস মেলা

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Religious & SpiritualDubla Char/Bagerhat
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThis is likely the only major Bangladeshi
Language["bn"]Currency: BDT
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Dubla Rash Mela in Dubla Char/Bagerhat

Dubla Rash Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage fair held on Dublar Char, a remote forest island deep in the Sundarbans mangrove forest, reachable only by a 10-to-12-hour boat trip from Mongla. Pilgrims gather at the Kartik full moon to bathe in the sea at high tide, on an island otherwise inhabited by seasonal fishermen.

Dubla Rash Mela began in 1923, started by Hari Bhajan, a disciple of the ascetic Thakur Hari Chand, and has grown into one of the largest fairs in Bangladesh despite being held on a remote forest island reachable only by a 10-to-12-hour boat journey from the port town of Mongla.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This is likely the only major Bangladeshi religious fair held inside a tiger-inhabited mangrove forest with no permanent town or road access: getting there requires a boat journey of 10 to 12 hours from Mongla through Sundarbans waterways

02

The mystery stays covered

The fair overlays a working fishing camp, home to an estimated 20,000 seasonal fishermen who dry their catch on the island for most of the year, rather than a purpose-built festival ground

03

The city starts moving

Its founding is specifically documented, traced to a 1923 gathering organized by followers of the ascetic Thakur Hari Chand, and the ritual peak is a full-moon sea bath where pilgrims wait at the water's edge for the incoming high tide

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Pilgrims gather at the water's edge before dawn on the Kartik full moon and enter the sea as the high tide comes in

Water and renewal

Living ritual

bathing and releasing offerings into the water

The sacred route

Living ritual

a ritual tracing back to the fair's 1923 founding by followers of Thakur Hari Chand

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Base the route around Dubla Char/Bagerhat; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Practical, modest clothing that can get wet and sandy works best, since the central ritual involves wading into the sea; quick-dry fabric and a change of clothes are more useful here than...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near Dubla Char/Bagerhat or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

["bn"] · BDT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map21.82 N, 89.52 EOpen in Google Maps

Dubla Char/Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh

Nearest airportCCU — Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
TransportBase the route around Dubla Char/Bagerhat; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.
Stay areaStay near Dubla Char/Bagerhat or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dubla Rash Mela?

Dubla Rash Mela is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dubla Rash Mela take place?

The festival is listed in Dubla Char/Bagerhat, Bangladesh. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dubla Char/Bagerhat, Khulna, Bangladesh

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbeautifulbangladesh.gov.bd
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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