Attractions Of Dibrugarh: Raidongia Dol

Raidongia Dol

Short Overview:

Among all the monuments in Dibrugarh, the Raidongia Dol is one of the most famous Located in Larua Mouza in Kalakhowa region, near Dihingia Barbarua road, the Raidongia Dol is around a height of 45 ft  .Earlier, there were 24 statues on the walls which have been reduced to 14 eventually. According to historical records, this dol along with a nearby pond and 200 pura were given as a part of dowry during the marriage of Swargadeo Pramatta Singha’s sister with Raidnogia Barua.

Long Overview:

Among the various monuments that are to be found in Dibrugarh, special mention can be made of the 'Raidongia Dol' and 'Bezor Dol'. The 'Raidongia Dol' is situated in the Larua mouza near the Dihingia Barbarua road in the region of Kalakhowa.Raidongia Dol still has several ancient relics of the Ahom kingdom. Though many statues that were initially there on the wall of the Dol have perished, today about 14 remain. It is believed that there were 24 such statues earlier.According to historical evidences it is believed that the Dol along with the adjoining pond and 200 pura were given as dowry by Swargadeo Pramatta Singha for his sister’s marriage to Raidnogia Barua.  The height of the dol is about 45 feet and its beneath is about 150 feet. Today the Raidnogia Dol as well as the adjacent pond gives a majestic view attracting tourists visiting Dibrugarh.

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