Sri Surya Pahar - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Sri Surya Pahar

Sri surya pahar is a significant but relatively unknown archaeological site in Assam. The site is a hilly terrain where several rock-cut Shivalingas, votive stupas and the deities of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pantheon are scattered in an area of about one km. The site is centered on the hills . The popular belief is that 99999 Shiva Lingas were engraved here by Vyasa in order to build up a second Kashi and once it was one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the region.

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Koya Kujiya Eco Park

Koya Kujiya Eco Park

23.01km from Sri Surya Pahar

Koya Kujia is one of the most renowned eco-tourism spots in Abhayapuri of Bongaigaon district of Assam. It is situated near Abhaypuri, is about 15 km away from the city of Bongaigaon. Promoted by Government of Assam, this beel is also a popular picnic spot and the lake premises are heaven for migratory birds that fly down during the winter season. This is a beautiful lake with a number of small islands with abundance of flora and fauna. Bird watching is the most sought after activity here.

Barpeta Satra Namghar

Barpeta Satra Namghar

38.18km from Sri Surya Pahar

Barpeta Satra is a well-known sattra situated at Barpeta in the Indian state of Assam. It was established by vaishnavite saint Madhabdev in 1505 shakabda (1583 AD). The earlier name of the satra was Barpeta than.

Kirtan Ghar,

Kirtan Ghar,

39.68km from Sri Surya Pahar

Barpeta kirthan gahr is the centre for Neo-Vaishnavite culture of assam. This is a famous picnic spot in the barpeta district of assam.

Chilarai Indoor Stadium

Chilarai Indoor Stadium

42km from Sri Surya Pahar

This is an indoor stadium located in the Bongaigaon district of Assam state.

Bageshwari temple

Bageshwari temple

42.82km from Sri Surya Pahar

Bagheshwari Temple is one of the oldest temples of Assam. According to Hindu mythology, this is the place where 'Devi Durga's' Trishul fell down when her body was cut into pieces by God Vishnu, just after 'Dakhshya Yagya'.

Gorokhia Gosair Than

Gorokhia Gosair Than

45.56km from Sri Surya Pahar

Gorokhia Gosair Than is located at Niz Sariha in Sorbhog. Covering an area of around 25 bighas, the Than is believed to be found by cowherds, also known as Gorokhias. Shri Narayan Das Thakur Ata, a disciple of Shrimanta Sankardeva, visited the site while offering preaching to natives residing in the adjoining areas.

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Goalpara

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Goalpara district is an administrative district of the Indian state of Assam. It was a princely state ruled by the Koch kings and the then ruler of the undivided kingdom. Today the erstwhile Goalpara district is divided into Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, and Goalpara district.

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