 One is that the name came following the establishment of Dhakeshwari temple by Raja Ballal Sena in the 12th century and "Dhakeswari" is the name of a Goddess.While others say that "Dhakeshwari" stands the meaning of "Goddess of Dhaka"; so the temple must have been named after the region.Another myths says that the "Dhak" (a membranophone instrument) is used as part of the Durga Puja festival in this temple and hence the name "Dhaka".