Due to natural calamities the temple was destroyed and the remains were found in deep forest called Gajapanemara.

A devotee of lord Shiva found the ruined temple and the linga in the shallow water of river Dihing,[2] now this place is known as Sheetal Negheri.

[2][3] Ahom king Rajeswar Singha (1751–1769) brought the linga from the river and reconstructed the present temple and established the Shivalinga in it.

[2][3] According to legend a Rishi named Urba wanted to establish a second Kashi right on this place for which he collected many Shiva lingas there.

[2] A priest named Bhudhar Agamacharji was appointed by king Rajeswar Singha for proper maintenance of the temple and also for the rituals to be performed.