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Haleswar Temple

Coordinates: 26°42′30″N 92°46′03″E / 26.70826°N 92.76744°E / 26.70826; 92.76744
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Haleswar Temple
Front view image of Haleswar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSonitpur
DeityShiva, Vishnu
Location
LocationHaleshwar
StateAssam
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates26°42′30″N 92°46′03″E / 26.70826°N 92.76744°E / 26.70826; 92.76744
Architecture
StyleNilachal Architecture
Date established1705 AD

Haleswar Temple is an 18th-century Hindu temple, located about 10 kilometers north of Tezpur in the state of Assam.[1]

History

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This temple, established by the king who founded the capital of Kamrupa at Harupeswar, holds the distinction of being the oldest temple. According to mythology, a linga was discovered by a farmer while plowing the fields.[2][3] The farmer, known as Halowa colloquially, gave rise to the term Haleswar derived from "Halowa" Initially, a temple was built upon the linga, and later, in 1705 A.D., it was reconstructed by King Rudra Singha of the Ahom dynasty.[4]

The temple is unique in its status as a place of worship for both Vaishavites and Shivaites.[citation needed]

Connectivity

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Nearest Airport: Tezpur Airport (2 km)

Nearest Railway Station:

Bus Station: ASTC (10.9 km)

References

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  1. ^ "Haleswar Temple | Sonitpur | Government Of Assam, India". sonitpur.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  2. ^ Allen, Basil Copleston (1905). Assam District Gazetteers: Darrang. Printed at the Baptist Mission Press. p. 67 – via Harvard University.
  3. ^ "Haleswar Temple | Biswanath District | Government Of Assam, India". biswanath.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  4. ^ "Haleswar Temple". www.tezu.ernet.in. Retrieved 2023-06-27.