Kuakata Bangladesh
Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannaya(Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic sport located on the southern most tip of Bangladesh.Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination.
The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a `kua -or well-dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhaine settlers for colling water.the Rakhaines had land on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals.Following the first well, it became a tradition to big wells in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply.
Kuakata is one of the unique which allow a visitor to watch botch. That perhaps makes kuakata one of the world`s most attractive beaches.The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting.This sanday beach/shopes gently into the bye and bathing there is a pleasant as is swimming or diving.Kuakata is truly a visitor beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds.Fishing with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours Kuakata.
The indigenous culature of the Rakhaine community and hunderd year old Buddhist temples indicate the age old tradition and cultural heritage of this are.
Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus and Buddhists.Each year thousand of devotees come here to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these two days, Pilgrims take holy bath and enjoy going to the traditional fairs.
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