Umrangso

Umrangso:112 km from Haflong and 224 km from Guwahati lies Umrangso. The huge hydel plant has come up under North- Kopili river. Near Umrangso, there is a hot spring (Garampani), East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) with dams in the the water of which is believed to have medicinal value.

Umananda

Umananda : The smallest river island of the world (Area: 13 bigha 3 kotha) and situated in the middle of the Brahmaputra at Guwahati, Umananda, fondly referred to as the peacock island, is the seat of a Shiva temple. During Shivaratri festival, hundreds of devotes ferry across to the mid-stream temple.

Ugratara Temple

Ugratara Temple : In the heart of the Guwahati city yet another temple of Ugratara, where the eyes of Sati were believed to have fallen. Situated on the bank of a pair of twin ponds (Jor Pukhuri), this temple is dedicated to an incarnation of Goddess Kali.

Sukleswar/Sukreswar

Sukleswar/Sukreswar Temple: Situated at Guwahati on the bank of river Brahmaputra, this temple of Lord Shiva was built by Ahom king Pramatta Singha. Quite a large number of visitors from all over India visit this holy shrine. Just below the temple the North Brook Gate is situated which was built to welcome the Viceroy of

Sualkuchi

Sualkuchi : Situated at a distance of 24 km from Guwahati, Sualkuchi is a renowned centre of silk production and is particularly known for non- mulberry variety called Muga. The silk Mekhela Chadar (unique Assamese Ladies’ dress) are in great demand in world market. Sualkuchi is one of the world’s largest weaving villages often called

Singri Temple

Singri Temple: The Singri Temple is towards west of Tezpur town at a distance of about 45 km. This temple has been mentioned in the Kalika Puran as Shringatak. It is said that one can attain penance by worshipping here. As the Shiva Linga of this temple remains under water, the temple is also known

Sidheswar Devalaya

Sidheswar Devalaya : It is situated at Sualkuchi. It is an ancient Shiva temple, which was built during the time of Ahom King Shiva Singha’s rule. A few images of archeological interest exist at the site.

Jogighopa

Jogighopa: Situated about 35 km south of Bongaigaon, Jogighopa is a historical place. It was the site of an Ahom fort and European colony. The religious importance of Jogighopa, where caves were sanctified by different ascetics, is enhanced by the Dudhnath temple with its rock- cut images of Siva and Parbati. It is an important

Jatinga

Jatinga: A small Khasi village 9 km from Haflong, district headquarter of Dima Hasao. It is known throughout the world for the unexplained phenomenon of migratory birds ‘committing mass suicide’ there. The migratory of birds starts from August till November and it becomes the ornithologists’ attraction. Here the mist and fog lie like a veil

Fakials

The Deuris are a branch of the Chutiyas which belong to the Bodo race. The Deuris are one of the four divisions of the Chutiyas who reigned eastern Assam prior to the advent of the Ahoms. The Deuris were the priests of the Chutiyas. At present the Deuris are mainly found in Lakhimpur and Sivasagar

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