Mahabhairav Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at a hillock on the northern part of Tezpur town in Assam, India.[1] It is said that king Bana built this Shiva temple and originally it was built of stone but the present one was renovated and built with concrete.[2] During the Ahom rule, the kings especially of the Tungkhungia dynasty donated large area of Devotee land to the Temple and appointed pujaris, Paiks to look after the temple.
| Mahabhairav Temple | |
|---|---|
 Mahabhairab Temple, Tezpur. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Sonitpur |
| Location | |
| State | Assam |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°38′3″N 92°47′47″E / 26.63417°N 92.79639°E |
| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Website | |
| www | |
The temple is now managed by the Government of Assam through a managing committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur. Maha Shivaratri the annual festival of Shaivite branch of Hinduism is celebrated in the temple complex with devotees coming from far and wide. Laddu laced with Bhang, an edible preparation of cannabis and also mixed with milk and spices, are offered as prasad to Lord Shiva as per the rituals. Various puja are also conducted at this temple, pigeons are also freed that symbolises that spirit of ancestors are being liberated.
Legend
editThe temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and built by King Banasura. The Shiva linga of this temple is said to be made of 'Living Stone' which grows over slowly by the years. Some people believe that Bana attained prosperity by worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Mahabhairab Temple | Sonitpur | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Maha Bhairav Temple, Maha Bhairav Temple Assam, Maha Bhairav Temple in India". Indianmirror.com. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Maha Bhairav Temple, Maha Bhairav Temple Assam, Maha Bhairav Temple in India". Indianmirror.com. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Online Information about the Mahabhairav Temple of Assam". Assamspider.com. 1 September 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
External links
edit- Official site Archived 26 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine