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Mahabhairav Temple (mandir)

Mahabhairav Temple, situated atop a small hill within the northern a part of Tejpur, is considered as a major landmark of this ancient city and contributes quite a bit to the magnetic appeal and great thing about the place. It's believed that the unique temple was manufactured from stone, built by Banasura, the demon king who had his capital at Tejpur. This temple is mainly devoted to Lord Shiva and has one of the largest Shiva lingams in the world. Nevertheless, the original temple was destroyed in the 1897 earthquake and the present one was constructed throughout the early part of the twentieth century.

The current structure of the temple (mandir) was built by Naga Baba (Sri Swayambar Bharati) and was later developed by Sri Mahadeo Bharati and different devotees. The place has now develop into a vital pilgrimage spot of Assam and attracts 1000's of devotees each year. Near the doorway of this historic temple, the idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman stand as “Dwarpaals” and the gateway additionally bears elaborate embellishment, intrinsically carved out. Remnants of the unique temple can nonetheless be seen in the numerous enormous pillars scattered all around the temple (mandir).

In the current times, many new renovations and reconstructions of Mahabhairab temple have been planned and carried out by the Deputy Commissioner of the Sonitpur District of Assam, with assistance from some giant hearted people and generous establishments, like Sonabheel Tea Limited. A wall surrounding the temple (mandir) can be in the construction course of, intended to protect its precincts. Additionally there is a plan for together with visitor rooms; procuring arcades and landscaping within the premises, to assist develop the place into a convenient pilgrimage centre.

Crucial festival noticed at Mahabhairab temple is Shivaratri, which is well known amidst nice pomp and glory. Devotees and tourists come here from all elements of not solely India, but the whole of the world, to take part within the celebrations and ask blessings from the Lord. Commuting to this place is sort of easy. The closest railhead is supplied by the Tejpur railway station and the closest airport is situated at a distance of about 7 km from the middle of the city. So, do make certain to go to the temple, on a visit to Tejpur.