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
