One of the prominent temples in Hajo of Assam

Author: Darshika Chettri
Date: 2019-12-03

Share using:



Hayagriva Madhava Mandir is situated on the Monikut hill. The hill is situated in Hajo of Assam is around 30 km to west of Guwahati. The Kalika Purana composed in the 11th century CE in Kamarupa talks about the origin of this form of Vishnu and his final establishment in the hill of Monikut, where the present Mandir is located. 

The Hayagriva Madhava Mandir structure in Assam was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. According to some historians the King of Pala dynasty constructed it in 10th century. 

It is a stone Mandir and it enshrines an image of Hayagriva Madhava of Assam. At this imposing Mandir of Assam, the presiding deity is Vishnu, worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum as an idol carved of   black stone. Four other stone idols are also in worship as subsidiary deities, or so they thought. A most striking feature of the Mandir for the most part is the continuous row of elephants carved on the almost the lowest level of the Mandir walls a structure similar to Ellora. 


The outer walls of the shrine are also covered with figures of the ten incarnations of Vishnu, devotees in procession and episodic scenes from the Ramayana. There is a big pond known as Madhab Pukhuri near the Mandir. The present Mandir structure essentially was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. According to some historians the King of Pala dynasty constructed it in 10th century. 

Assamese festivals - Doul, Bihu and Janmastami are celebrated every year in the Mandir. Sayani, the first wife of Kalia Bhomora Borphukan donated a family of paiks and also a plot of land for their maintenance to the Hayagriva Madhava Mandir during the reign of Ahom king Kamaleswar Singha. The present Mandir structure was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. The lamps in the sanctum sancotrum are never put off ever, which shows that Hayagriva Madhava Mandir is situated on the Monikut hill.

The hill is situated in Hajo of Assam which is around 30 km to west of Guwahati. The Kalika Purana composed in the 11th century CE in Kamarupa talks about the origin of this form of Vishnu and his final establishment in the hill of Monikut, where the   present Mandir is located.  Oil flows into the big earthen lamps through a sort of simple tube connected to the oil tin. The very present Mandir structure essentially was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. According to some historians the King of Pala dynasty constructed it in 10th century. 



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