Mahabhairav Temple

The historic Mahabhairav Temple is positioned at a hillock at the northern a part of Tezpur metropolis, Assam. This temple is believed to had been mounted with the aid of king Bana within the pre-historic instances. This Shiva temple became at first constructed of stone however the present one became renovated and constructed with concrete. During the Ahom rule, the kings especially of the Tungkhungiya dynasty donated large location of Devotee land to the Temple and appointed pujaris, Paiks to appearance after the temple. The duty of management changed into in the arms of a Borthakur.

The temple is now managed with the aid of the Government of Assam via a coping with committee headed via the Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur. Maha Shivaratri the yearly competition of Shaivite department of Hinduism is celebrated inside the temple complex with devotees coming from a ways and extensive. Laddu laced with Bhang, a fit to be eaten guidance of cannabis and also combined with milk and spices, are offered as prasad to Lord Shiva as consistent with the rituals. Various puja are also performed at this temple, pigeons also are freed that symbolizes that spirit of ancestors are being liberated. You can explore and experience this place.