Da-Parbatia

Location

The ruins of the door frame of Da-Parbatia Temple a few kms. from Tezpur town, is perhaps the finest and oldest specimen of sculptural or iconoclastic art in Assam. It's carving has the characteristics of the style of early Gupta School of sculpture. The door-jambs having two goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, standing below with garlands in their hands in artistic pose and elegance are decorated with beautiful ornamental foliage.

Da-Parbatis Temple is an ancient archaeological site of a Hindu temple. Its history dates back to the 4th century. Tourists come from far off places to see the ruins of this temple which is located near Tezpur town. The beautifully carved door frame of the temple is the major attraction here. It is the oldest specimen of the religious art in Assam. The amazing carvings on the door frame depicts two goddesses Ganga and Yamuna. They are standing gracefully with garlands in their hands. The two of them are decorated elegantly. These carvings are the perfect examples of the Gupta School of Sculpture.