Assam
Kamrup district
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Sights to see
Kamakhya Temple
“Hindu Temple dedicated to mother goddess Kamakhya”
Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple at Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam is one of the oldest and most revered centres of Tantric practices, dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. The temple is the centre of the Kulachara Tantra Marga and the site of the Ambubachi Mela, an annual festival that celebrates the menstruation of the goddess. Structurally, the temple is dated to the 8th-9th century with many subsequent rebuildings—and the final hybrid architecture defines a local style called Nilachal. It is also one among the oldest 4 of the 51 pithas in the Shakta tradition.
Dipor Bil
“Permanent fresh water lake in Assam”
Dipor Bil, also spelled Deepor Beel , is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India. It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river. In 1989, 4.1 km² of the area was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the Government of Assam. It is listed as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention which designated the lake as a Ramsar Site in November 2002 for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.
Doul Govinda Temple
“Hindu temple in India”
Doul Govinda Temple is one of the important temples of Kamrup, Assam, India. It is situated on the northern banks, on the foothills of Chandra Bharati hill at Rajaduar, North Guwahati. The temple is mainly devoted to Lord Krishna. Besides, there is an Namghar along with the temple within the same premises. The temple is open and accessible all the year round, but one can enjoy the thrill of a river cruise as well as walking on white sands of the beaches of Brahmaputra, from the month of November to April.
Chandubi Lake
“Lake in Assam, India”
Chandubi Lake is a natural lake located in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, Kamrup District, Assam at a distance of 64 kilometres (40 mi) from the city of Guwahati and is accessible through National Highway 37. The lake is located at the foot of Garo Hills surrounded by Assam and Meghalaya. The area is covered by deep forest, and dotted with small villages. The lake attracts migratory birds during winter. It is a natural sightseeing and picnic spot.
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati
“Hindu temple in Assam, India”
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati is a temple located in Chatribari, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Guwahati. It has His Supremacy, Shri Khatushyamji or Shyam baba as the presiding deity and many sub-temples dedicated to other deities viz. Shri Ganeshji, Biyala's sati dadi or Bajawa ki sati dadi, Shri Bajrang Bali, Shri Shiva Parivar, Shri Lakshmi Mata, Shri Rani Sati Dadiji, and Shri Santoshi Maa.
Assam State Museum
“Museum in Assam, India”
Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighalipukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in 1940. The late Kanaklal Barua was the founder and president. In the year 1953, it was taken over by the Assam State Government.
Bhimeswar Dham
“Holy site in Assam, India”
Bhimeswar Dham, is a Hindu temple, located at Dakini hill near Pamohi in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is situated at the hill just besides the Deepor Beel. It is believed that Shiva had incarnated here to destroy a demon called Bhimasura and protect his devotees.
Madan Kamdev
“Archaeological site in Kamrup, Assam”
Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam. The place dates back to the 9th and 10th century A.D. The excavation and ruins is dated back to the Pala dynasty.
Hayagriva Madhava Temple
“Hindu temple in India”
Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on the Manikut hill. The hill is situated in Hajo of Kamrup District in Assam, India. Which is around 30 km to west of Guwahati.
Umananda Temple
“Shiva temple in Assam, India”
Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located on the Umananda Island in the middle of the river Brahmaputra, Assam.
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Photo credits
- Assam State Museum: Pinakpani · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons