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Moheshkhali
An
island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. It has an
area of 268 square km. Through the center of the
island and along the eastern coastline rises a
range of low-hills, about 300 feet high, but the
coast to the west and north is low-lying treat,
fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hill on the
coast lies the old temple of Adinath, dedicated
to Shiva. By its side on the same hill is Buddhist
pagoda.
Ramu
This is a typical Buddhist village, about 10 km
from Cox's Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong.
There are Monasteries, Khyangs and Pagodas containing
images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals
inlaid with precious stones. One of the most interesting
of these temples is on the bank of the Baghkhali
river. It houses not only interesting relics and
Burmese handicrafts but also a large bronze statue
of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high and rests
on a six feet high pedestal. The village has a
charm of its own.
Weavers ply their trade in open workshops and
craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda
like houses.
Sonadia
Island
It
is about seven km off Cox's Bazar and about nine
square km in area. The western side of the island
is sandy and different kinds of shells are found
on the beach. Off the northern part of the island,
there are beds of window pane oysters. During
winter, fishermen set up temporary camps on the
island and dry their catches of sea fish.
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