The Famous Sukreswar Temple of Assam
The Sukreswar temple, located at Sukreswar, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famous for housing the sixth Jyotirlinga of India. According to one of the popular beliefs, it is said that a person performing post-death rituals at this temple will attain ‘moksha’ or peace for the dead. Constructed by the Ahom King […]
The Beautiful Umiam Lake in Meghalaya
Umaim Lake is situated in the district of Umiam, 17 kms from shilong. There are facilities for water sports in this tourist attraction including sailing, water skiing, water scooter. One of the popular tourist spots in Shillong, Umiam Lake is a vast and scenic reservoir that attracts a large number of tourists from across the […]
The Famous Kamakhya Temple in Assam
The Kamakhya Temple also known as Kamrup-Kamakhya temple by locals is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya, who is the goddess of desire. It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas and is situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India. The temple […]
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a famous tourist destination in the State of Assam. This is primarily a wildlife reserve in the Morigaon district of Assam and the place is located about 30 kilo metres east of the city of Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. This Wildlife Sanctuary is about 48 km by road […]
The Ancient Temples of Hajo in Assam
Hajo is a tourist destination in Guwahati, Assam and an ancient pilgrimage place for Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims. As per Wikipedia, the word Hajo word is derived from Bodo word ‘Hajw’ which means Hill. This tourist destination lies on the banks of the Brahmaputra River around 24 km from the city of Guwahati in the […]