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Navagraha Temple (mandir)
Because the title suggests, Navagraha Temple (or the temple of the 9 celestial
our bodies), is a worship place devoted to the 9 planets of the solar system,
particularly Surya (the sun), Chandra (the moon), Buddha (mercury), Mangala
(mars), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (Dragon’s
head) and eventually Ketu (Dragon’s tail). Every of those nine planets is
represented by a shivalingam located within the temple (which complete to nine).
The nine lingams are lined by colored clothes, every colour representing a
special celestial body.
In accordance with the inscriptions and recordings discovered on the walls of
Navagraha temple (mandir), its origin times again to the 18th century, to the
reign of Ahom king Rajeswar Singha, son of Rudra Singha or Sukhrungphaa. An
amazing earthquake destroyed a considerable portion of the temple a couple of
centuries later, which was later rebuilt with ridged iron sheets. Nonetheless,
the Garbhagriha, constructed of brick, exists until date. Along with the temple
(mandir), a tank was also excavated at a ways, to supply common and easy water
for the devotees who came to pay homage to the Gods. This tank, referred to as
Silpukhuri, continues to produce water to the needy till date and is as filled
with water even today.
Surya Puja or Sun worship is an ancient observe of the Assamese people. Various
other temples are additionally present within the state for this purpose. Among
them, the one worth mentioning is the Surya Mandir situated atop the Surya Pahar
hill in Guwahati. Navagraha temple (mandir) is a vital astrological and
astronomical middle within the state. In truth, students and the historians
really feel that the traditional identify of the state i.e. Pragjyotishapura
originated from this temple only.
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