Na-Pukhuri Shiva Dol

Na-Pukhuri Shiva Dol or Rudrasagar Shiva Dol in an 18th-century Hindu temple constructed during the reign of king Lakshmi Singha (1769-1780). This temple is 8 km away from Sivasagar town. This is the last temple built during the Ahom era which represents grandeur before its overall decline in temple building and architectural building.[1] This temple is located on the south bank of Rudrasagar Pukhuri (tank) which was excavated in honor of Rudra Singha. As Rudrasagar Pukhuri was excavated on the opposite of Athaisagar Pukhuri, it is also known as Na Pukhuri (New-Tank) and Athaisagar Pukhuri which was originally excavated during the reign of Jayadhwaj Singha as Purani Pukhuri (Old-tank).[2][3]

Rudrasagar Shiva Dol
Na-Pukhuri Shiva Dol
Shiva dol
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSibsagar district
DeityShiva
Location
StateAssam
Architecture
TypeTri-Ratha
CreatorLakshmi Singha
Completed1773
Elevation25.95 m (85 ft)

This temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 1773 and was consecrated during the reign of Gaurinath Singha (1780-1794).[4] It's a Tri-Ratha type temple raised on an octagonal base. The height of the temple is 25.95 metere (85.13 feet). The construction of the temple was supervised by one Madan Darika Hajarika.[5]

  • Back side view of Rudrasagar Shiva Dol
    Back side view of Rudrasagar Shiva Dol
  • Na-Pukhuri or Rudrasagar
    Na-Pukhuri or Rudrasagar
  • Shiva Dol front view
    Shiva Dol front view
  • Close view of the temple
    Close view of the temple

References
  1. Das, Bhaijan. "Historical Tourism: A case study of Sivasagar".
  2. (Konwar 2018:52)
  3. "Soulful Sivasagar". INDIAN CULTURE. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  4. "Protected Archaeological Sites and Monuments | Department of Cultural Affairs | Government Of Assam, India". culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  5. (Konwar 2018:53)

External sources
  • Konwar, Nirmal Jyoti (2018), History And Management Of The Temples Of Upper Assam From The 16th To The 20th Century A D

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