Dighapatia Rajbari
Uttara Ganobhaban, known as the Dighapatia Rajbari and situated in Natore District, is an important source of tourist attraction. I decided to visit the place. Dighapatia Rajbari was inaugurated as 'Dighapatia Governor House' on 24 July, 1967. Later, after independence, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the Dighapatia Governor House as Uttara Gonobhaban on 9 February, 1972. Here the kings ruled up to their 7th generation but afterwards the abolishment of Zamindari system forced them to leave the Rajbari. This enormous building with lakes and trees was built upon 125 (one twenty five) bighas of land. I saw a huge clock attached to the top of the gate and it seemed just like a replica of Big Ben in London. But the most amazing matter is that the clock is still working and I came to know that the clock operates upon balance. Finally, getting down from rickshaw, I rushed to touch those red brick walls of the front gate. My senses seemed to smell the fragrance of old civilization! After a bit of walking, I came upon my dreamland, that is, the palace. On each side of the palace, there are two beautiful statues featuring a woman. Entering the castle, I saw two armoured knights on each side, I forgot that they were just inanimate and moved away from them thinking that they might fight with me! The armour was covered with awesome designs engraved in brass. At first, I moved on to the hall room where the feudal lords relaxed. The room has a lot of furniture made of wood. There is a four -sided chair which enables people to sit on the four sides and most importantly, the false roof made of wood and brass with complicated designs left me speechless. The eye-catching thing was the upside down fan, the inverse form of today's table fan, that is, the wings are situated on the downward side. This machine was operated with kerosene oil. After a last look at the big palace, I went to the surrounding trees. They are said to be 120 years old but are still living in this modern age! The Rajbari fascinates and amazes the commoners like us. Its charm has not yet faded away.
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