Sitakundo introduce as northern doors of nations biggest business point of Chittagong. It has a solid authentic foundation which highlights thee favours of different holy people. Besides chittagong is known as BARO AWLIAR DESH .
History
The legends of the area state the sage Bhargava created a pond (kunda) for Sita to bathe in when her husband Lord Ramchandra visited during his exile in the forests. Sitakunda derived its name from this incident.Sitakundu about 37 Km. from Chittagong city. It is famous for the chandranath hindu temple, one of the oldest temple in the subcontinent and the Buddhist temple with a footprint of Lord Buddha. Sitakunda is one of the oldest sites of human habitation in Bangladesh.
These places of Sitakundu particularly the hilltops are regarded as very sacred by the Hindus and Buddhists. Shiva Chaturdashi festival is held every year in February when thousands of pilgrims assemble for the celebrations which lasts about ten days. There is a hot-water spring 5Km. to the north of Sitakunda.
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