Saturday, May 9, 2020

Rudreswar Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Rudreswar Temple, Guwahati, Assam
Rudreswar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the village of Rudreswar, under Sila Sindhurighopa Mouza (revenue circle), on northern banks of the river Brahmaputra, in Guwahati City in Kamrup District of Assam, India. The Temple was built in 1749 CE by Ahom King Pramatta Singha, in memory of his father Swargadeo Rudra Singha, the temple is a fine example of a mixed style of Ahom-Mughal architecture. The temple is located at the site where Rudra Singha was cremated as per Hindu last rites.


History
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The Temple
The temple was constructed using the architectural design of both Ahom and Mughals. The design of the temple is an imitation of the Mughal mausoleum. The temple has underground chambers, whose entrances are present at the front side of the temple. It is not known precisely why these underground chambers were constructed, but, one can assume it was constructed for storing foods and other necessary items required for daily functioning of the temple.

The Manikut (literally the jewel hut) or the chamber where the Shiva Linga was present, is constructed above the underground chambers. Drainage system along with air ventilation system can also be seen in the structure of the temple. The temple was surrounded by a brick wall from all sides. The wall had two stone inscriptions of Ahom period which are presently preserved in museum.

There is pond near the temple, known as Konwari Pukhuri or pond for the princess (Konwari in Assamese language refers to princess or queens of the kings). According to local people, the pond was used for bathing by the queens and princesses of Ahom King Rudra Singha when he was camping here for the military expedition of Bengal and hence the pond got its name.

Towards east from Konwari Pukhuri, another pair of ponds existed known as Hiloidari Pukhuri or the ponds of the artillery-men and musketeers (Hiloidari in Assamese language means musketeers or soldiers engaged in artillery).

Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM.
Festivals
Rudreswar Temple every year celebrates the festival of Maha Shivaratri on a grand scale. Devotees from different places throng the temple on this day.
Connectivity
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Location

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