Dighalipukhuri

Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri[1][2] is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long.

Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.

As per the legend constructed by the Brahmin pandits in the 16th or 17th century Yogini Tantra, its creation is credited to King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata.

Its access to the Brahmaputra was eventually closed, and during colonial times, that portion was further filled on which the Circuit House was built.

Later, the Gauhati High Court building was built in the newly filled area.

Dighalipukhuri
Assam's CM has inaugurated the war memorial on the north bank of Dighalipukhuri tank on 15 August 2016.
Joy knows no boundaries—feeling the warmth of Digholi Pukhuri through laughter and friendship.