Trip Advisor

Timing

Closing Day

Website

http://sivasagar.nic.in/

Direction

Map

Phone

Toilet

NO

Wheelchair Accessible

NO

Do's/Dont's

Audio Guide

NO

Entrance Fees (Per Person)

India

Adult

0

Child

0

Foreign Nationals

Adult

0

Child

0

Bimstec and Saarc Nationals

Adult

0

Child

0

History

A major tourist attraction in the state of Assam is Shiva Dol. Located in the Sivasagar district, this place happens to be one of the most famous pilgrimage spots in the country as well. Shiva Dol is the tallest Shiva temple in the entire Northeast India. It is the highest temple in the country as well with a height of 104 feet. The Vishnu Dol and Devi Dol are other two small temples surrounding this tall temple and are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga. These temples are situated on the banks of the famous Sibsagar Lake which is more than 200 years old. The Shiva Dol has a massive dome on top and is called the Kosoloi. This part of the temple is made of pure gold. The pillars and walls of the temples have engravings in the form of various Hindu Gods and Goddesses. This was a created by kings of Ahom dynasty.Each year during the shivratri a huge mela is organized in the temple around and pilgrims from all over India arrives here to offer Pooja, During July, August (sawan mahina)month huge number of devotees comes across the country to this Temple.
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