Dirgheshwari temple

Dirgheswari Mandir (Assamese pronunciation: [dirɡʱeswori dewaloj]) is a temple situated in the northern banks of the river Brahmaputra in North Guwahati, Assam, India.

In order to pacify Shiva, Lord Vishnu and other Gods decided to get rid of the body of Sati, which had become a source of sorrow for Mahadeva.

It is also said that the great sage Markandeya, one of the immortals according to Hindu tradition, visited this place and started huge penance of Goddess Durga.

After the end of Ahom rule and post colonial era, Dirgheswari Mandir has observed increased number of people attending the annual Durga Puja celebration.

Every year people from far of places use to visit Dirgheswari Temple to witness the animal sacrifice and Durga Puja celebrations.

In order to accommodate the increasing numbers of pilgrims and other people, the temple compound is extended, due to which one portion of brick wall, constructed during the Ahom reign has to be brought down.

Dirgheswari Mandir is recognized by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as an important historical site and accordingly steps are taken to preserves its structure.

these foot prints are believed to be of Goddess Durga, Dirgheswari Temple
Front Entrance of Dirgheswari Temple, built during Ahom reign in Assam
Entrance to Dirgheswari Temple
Stone inscription of Ahom King Siba Singha at Dirgheswari Temple
A big image of Ganesha in the rocks of the hill of Dirgheswari
Images of Ganesha in Dirgheswari hill
This structure in stone is believed by locals as the boat used by nymps from heaven for water sports in nearby pond