Assam
Sivasagar district
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Sivasagar Sivadol
“Hindu temple in India”
Shiva dol is a group of structures comprising three Hindu temples of Sivadol, Vishnudol and Devidol shrines, and a museum. These are located on the banks of the Sivasagar tank, also known as the Borpukhuri tank, in the heart of Sivasagar, in the Indian state of Assam. The tank was constructed between 1731 and 1738 and the temples were built in 1734 by Bar Raja Ambika, queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha (1714–1744). The height of the Sivadol is 104 feet (32 m) and the perimeter is 195 feet (59 m) at the base. It is crowned with an 8-foot (2.4 m) high golden-dome.
Joysagar Vishnudol
“Temple in Assam”
The Keshavnarayan Vishnu dol, popularly known as Joy dol, was constructed in 1698 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha (1696–1714) in honour and memory of his mother Joymoti. Particularly this temple is dedicated to Hindu god Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity of the temple was before known as Kesavaraya Visnu This temple is constructed of brick and stone. The walls are decorated with images of celestial beings and sculptures representing the social life of the day such as the sports and favourite pastimes of the erstwhile Ahom kings.
Siva Doul
“18th century Hindu temple”
Na-Pukhuri Shiva Dol or Rudrasagar Shiva Dol in an 18th-century Hindu temple constructed during the reign of king Lakshmi Singha (1769-1780). This temple is 8 km away from Sivasagar town. This is the last temple built during the Ahom era which represents grandeur before its overall decline in temple building and architectural building. This temple is located on the south bank of Rudrasagar Pukhuri (tank) which was excavated in honor of Rudra Singha.
Rangnath Dol
“Hindu temple in India”
Rangnath Dol is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva on the bank of Joysagar Tank. It was built in 1703 by Sukhrungphaa near the main gateway on the way from the Joysagar tank to the Talatal Ghar. Large numbers of devotees continue to visit and offer puja in this temple. The sanctum of the temple enshrines a lingam. A do-chala mandapa is attached to the sanctum.
Kareng Ghar
“Royal palace in Garhgaon, India”
Kareng, also known as The Garhgaon Palace, is located in Garhgaon 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Sivasagar, Assam, India. The palace structures were made of wood and stone. In 1751 Sunenphaa, son of Sukhrungphaa, constructed the brick wall of about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) in length surrounding the Garhgaon Palace and the masonry gate leading to it.
Sivasagar Tank
“Waterfalls in Sivasagar”
Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri, is a large tank in Sivasagar dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is located in the heart of Sivasagar, Assam, India. The tank is located near the Sivasagar Sivadol, a major landmark of the town. The tank is built on an area of 120 acres and is 64 feet deep.
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Photo credits
- Joysagar Vishnudol: Rofiuddin Ahme · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons