Religious/ Spiritual

Jugijan

Location

Jugijan Tehsil is renowned for the remnants of a fort and three stone temples. The temples are believed to have been constructed many centuries ago and are beautifully decorated with intricate carvings and bas-reliefs. A 11th century idol of Goddess Chamunda was also discovered in Navanga Village, in the vicinity of Jugijan. Jugijan

Puranigudam

Location

Puranigudam, a small town, is situated at a distance of around 12.8 km from Nagaon District. The site is famous for a Durga temple which has an idol of Goddess Durga made of bael wood. This idol was made by artist Lerela Khanikar and is believed to be more than a century old.

Ghuguha Dol

Location

Ghuguha Dol, also known as the Ghuguha Temple among natives, is situated on the south-western side of Dhemaji. Evidences from the history confirms this site as the birthplace of Bamuni Konwar, son of Tyao Khamti, an Ahom King. Furthermore, it is believed that the shrine was constructed in memory of Ghuguhi, mother of Bamuni Konwar and queen of Tyao Khamti.

Maa Manipuri Than

Location

Maa Manipuri Than lies in the south-west direction of Dhemaji and is a popular ancient temple established by the Ahom rulers. Surrounded by lush green surroundings and thick forests, the site was established by Gaurinath Singha, an Ahom King. Constructed with the aim to help natives to control the Mua-Mariah renaissance, the site is frequented by a large number of devotees and pilgrims throughout the year.

Nag-Sankar Temple

Location

The Nag-Sankar Temple of Tezpur is situated in its east at Jamugiri, Sonitpur District. This temple is said to have been built by King Narasankar of Nagakha in 4th century AD. Later on it was repaired by Ahom king Su-sen-pha in 1480. The premises of this temple contain a large pond comprising a large variety of soft-shell turtles and several fishes. Some of these turtles are even believed to be hundreds of years old. Its campus also has animals like peacocks, deer and pythons.

Rudrapada Temple

Location

The Rudrapada Temple is located in the eastern part of Tezpur in the Sonitpur District of Assam. This temple lies on the banks of Brahmaputra River and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva in this temple is worshipped in the ‘rudra’ form and the devotees believe that a stone in this temple carries the print of left foot of Lord Shiva. According to a legend, this temple is built in the place where Lord Shiva showed his real life to king Bana. The temple was built by Siva Singa in 1730 AD and Mahashivaratri is the main festival celebrated here.

Mahabhairab Temple

Location

The Mahabhairab Temple is situated on a small hill top in the northern part of Tezpur. The current structure of this temple was built by Nag Baba while later it was developed by Mahadeo Bharati and his devotees. The original temple was destroyed in 1897 earthquake and the present temple was constructed in the early period of 20th century. According to a legend, the original Mahabhairab Temple was built by Asura King, Banasura out of a stone. The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva and it houses one of the world’s largest Shiva Lingams.

Chowda Devta Temple

Location

Chowda Devta Temple, also known as the Temple of Fourteen Gods, is located 8 km east of the modern town of Agartala, near Old Agartala. As the name suggests, this temple is dedicated to 14 gods and goddesses, each of which is represented by his or her head only. The architecture of this temple is a confluence of Bengali Bankura style and Buddhist stupa type structure. This temple is also the site for Kharchi Puja, which has evolved from a tribal festival. The festival attracts worshippers from all over Tripura in July.