Mahabhairab Temple : Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient temple in Tezpur is regarded as one the oldest Shiva shrine of the country. The ancient Mahabhairab Temple is located in Tezpur. This temple is believed to have been established by king Bana with a Shiva lingam in the pre- historical times. This Shiva temple was originally built of stonebut the present one was renovated and built with concrete. During the Ahom rule, the kings especially of the Tungkhungiya dynasty donated large area of Devottar land to the Temple and pujaris and Paiks were appointed to look after the temple. The responsibility of management was in the hands of a Borthakur. The temple is now managed by the Government through a managing committee headed by the District Deputy Commissioner. Shivaratri is celebrated in the temple with big festivity and people from all over the country visit it.