Burigosian temple a holy place to visit during Durga Puja

Burigosian temple: A holy place to visit during Durga Puja

Author: TG Contributor
Date: 2020-10-19

Share using:



The Burigosain Devalay is located in the heart of the city in the city centre of Jorhat town and it is also a Shakta Shrine which was built by the Ahom kingdom. During Durga Puja, the devotees offer many animals like buffalos, goats, pigeons and vegetable for sacrifice. Daily Puja is offered in the main temple of Maa Durga and there are other three temples of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Maa Kali located in the same site. During Durga Puja, the temple is very crowded and hundreds of devotees visit the temple and offer a special prayer for a healthy and wealthy life. The temple of Maa Durga is the main temple of this place and it is the main temple, the respected temple and one of the famous temples of Jorhat town in the northeastern state of Assam in India. There is a subway named Dewal Road from the busy Gar Ali towards the eastern side and the Gar Ali at a distance of approximately 50 meters. It is a legendary place associated with Assam history. The presiding deity of the temple is Burigosain. Another idol enshrined here is of a priest. Both the deities were brought from Jayantiya and established first at Rangpur. Later, these idols were shifted to its present location. There are many other places to visit in and around Jorhat like Jorhat Gymkhana Club, Tocklai Tea Research Institute which is the oldest and the largest tea research institute, Garh Ali is one of the huge embankment which was built to protect the kingdom from the attack of enemies by Ahom King, Burigosain Devalay, Dhekiakhowa Bornamgho, Hollongpara Gibbon Sanctuary which is a home for many animals like Assamese Macaques, Tigers, Elephants, Leopards and many more. To reach the destination one needs to reach Jorhat airport or Jorhat railway station both are the nearest airport and the nearest railway station of Thengal Bhawan. From Jorhat city, one can avail any modes of transportation to reach the destination.


No Comments

Trending Blogs

Explore Activities
General Read More
Food of Sikkim
Explore Activities
Leisure Read More
Know the best places to visit in North east India: Meghalaya and more
Explore Activities
Adventure Rush Read More
Trekking in the lost kingdom of Mustang

Latest Blogs

Latest Blogs
Adventure Rush Read More
Laitlum & Smit Trek
Latest Blogs
Leisure Read More
8 incredible adventure trips you need to plan in Northeast India this summer 2024
Latest Blogs
Adventure Rush Read More
Ride on the Wild Side: 5 Wildlife Safari’s in North East India that will burn out your Film Roll
Latest Blogs
Adventure Rush Read More
7 interesting places you might not find in your usual Darjeeling itinerary
A call to all travel junkies
Share your amazing travel stories
&
inspire someone today!
Become a TOURGENIE contributor
Write for our blog
Want to explore more Activities?
Explore Activities
Trek to Goecha La
Trek to Goecha La
11 Days 10 Nights
Explore Activities
Ziro Music Festival
Ziro Music Festival
7 Days 6 Nights
Explore Activities
Lhuentshe Tshechu Festival Tour
Lhuentshe Tshechu Festival Tour
16 Days 15 Nights
PARTNERS
ADDRESS:
  • Near Co-Operative, Middle Sichey Gangtok, East Sikkim, India, 737101

    • booking@tourgenie.com
    • support@tourgenie.com