Joysagar Tank was built by the Ahom King Rudra Singha, in the memory of his mother Joymoti, in the year 1697. The entire tank was constructed in just 45 days in the Rangpur region, which is about 5 km away from Sibsagar town. It covers a total area of 318 acres and on its bank lie four important temples of Assam, namely Vishnu temple, Devi Ghar, Shiva Temple and Ghanashyam Temple.
Built during the reign of the renowned Ahom king, Rudra Singha, there is a set of three temples, located on the northern bank of the Joysagar tank, about five km from the township of Sibsagar. The most famous among these temples is the Joy Dol, also known as the Kesavanarayan Vishnudole. As the name suggests, the temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and His many incarnations. The temple was constructed in the year 1734 and has an octagonal shaped Garbhagriha, which is the most sacred shrine located within the temple.
Gaurisagar Tank is a major tourist destination in Assam, located at a distance of about 12 km from the center of the Sibsagar town. Built about 200 years ago, the tanks as well as the three temples built on its bank are dedicated to the goddess of power - Goddess Durga and her many forms. This eighteenth century tank, along with its three temples, was constructed by the erstwhile queen of the Ahom Kingdom, Rani Phuleswari Devi. The queen was an avid worshipper of the Sakta Hinduism and even attempted to make Saktism the state religion of Assam.
Standing 60 feet high and 120 feet wide, Devi Dol is situated close to the Shiva Dol and Vishnu Dol and symbolizes the Hindu Goddess of Power, Durga. For the last three centuries, the temple has been an epitome of Shakti Puja in the state and people from different parts come to offer their prayers to the Goddess. The most important festival in the temple is Durga Puja, which is celebrated twice a year, one in the month of Chaitra (April-May) and then in the month of Ashwin (September-October).
This dargah was built in the memory of the great Muslim reformer and saint, Hazrat Shah Milan, also known as Ajan Pir. It is a very famous tourist destination in Assam and revered by both the Muslims and the Hindus. The dargah is situated in the Saraguri Chapori region, which is about 22 km from the town of Sibsagar. Every year, on the occasion of URS, thousands of devotees come here to honor the great reformer.
Established with an aim to propagate neo Vaishnavism, the first Satra was constructed in the 15th century in Majuli, Assam. Satra is a name given to monasteries in Assam. These satras imparts education and knowledge about a fulfilling life. In Assam, Satra culture developed and flourished primarily at Majuli, Bardowa, Barpeta and Madhupur. Later in the 19th century Britishers and then missionaries built churches in Assam.
Samaguri Satra is renowned for the traditional masks that are made here. It is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of Majuli. The satra is renowned as a core for classical and cultural studies.
Situated close to Majuli Island, Dhekiakhowa Bar Namghar is a place of worship for Hindus. It was build by Saint Madhavdeb and its construction was completed in the year 1539. It took around 42 years to complete the grand structure. There is a throne inside the hall on which is kept a religious book that is worshiped by hundreds of Hindus everyday. Inside the room there are idols of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ananta.
Once the abode of sage Vashistha, the ashram boasts of three wonderful streams and a golden idol.
Situated on the small island called Peacock island, the Umananda temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is located in Guwahati. The legend goes that Lord Shiva used to live here in the form of Bhayananda. Kalika Purana mentions that during the inception of Srishti(creation) lord Shiva sprinkled ashes(bhasma) on this hill and gave knowledge to goddess Parvati. When lord Shiva was in deep meditation and was interrupted by Kamdev(God of Love) and his wife, lord burnt him to death on this hill. Hence the hill was given the name Bhasmacala.