The Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Temple is perhaps the most significant temple in the town for those following the Gaudiya tradition. It houses the exquisite wooden deity of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, which is said to have been carved and worshipped by his wife, Vishnupriya Devi, after he took Sannyasa (the renounced order of life).

The history of this temple is deeply moving; it is said that Vishnupriya Devi spent her remaining years here in intense devotion, counting the names of Krishna using grains of rice. The Lord’s footwear (Paduka) which was once worshipped by Vishnupriya Devi is still revered today by thousands of devotees in Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Temple. The responsibility of the temple’s daily service has been handed down through the generations of her family lineage.

A strict devotional observance by people of all ages are followed during the month of Kartik (October November) dedicating their hearts and souls to the Dhameshwar (Lord of the Dham) from the very break of dawn.

A continuous stream of spiritual activities ensues starting with Mangala Arati (morning worship) accompanied by Kirtan, scriptural recitations (Parayan), and the customary evening rituals (Sripath). The courtyard of Lord Chaitanya becomes aglow, illuminated by countless flickering lamps. Each day, everyone stands ready with offerings of Kheer and Sandesh (sweetmeats), eager to partake in the sacred service of the Lord.