Garuda of Gour

Garuda was just a baby in 1260 AD, when a battle took place between Govardhan and the tribal rebels consisting of the Nagas, Kukis, Pnars, Khasis and Kacharis.

Shortly after, on the way back from Kamrup, an army of sannyasis led by Govinda, of the Brahmachal (Southern Sylhet) royal family, emerged.

Garuda, his wife Shantipriya and mother Apurna remained in the care of Grivakali's priest while Govinda headed with his family to Kamrup.

The boatmen, however, continued taking Apurna and Shantipriya to Tungachal, eventually finding refuge with Raja Achak Narayan.

They made a vrata (vow) in Tunganath Shiva temple to fast for ninety days, hoping for safety.

Mulnicherra, now the oldest tea garden in South Asia, is home to the Harong Hurong cave which Garuda supposedly retreated to.