Attractions Of Hajo: Hayagriva Madhava Temple

Hayagriva Madhava Temple

Short Overview:

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Hajo, 32 kms west of Guwahati, in Kamrup district, is an important pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims alike. Hajo is home to ancient and medieval temples and mosques and is seen by a section of Buddhists as the place where the Buddha attained parinirvana. It it was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. Also this temple includes beautiful pond, pool, creative desgin and festival celebrated makes it spiritual all time.

Long Overview:

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Hayagriva Madhava Temple is situated on the Monikut hill. The present temple structure was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. According to some historians the King of Pala dynasty constructed it in 6th century. It is a stone temple and it enshrines an image of Hayagriva Madhava. Some Buddhists believe that the Hayagriva Mahhava temple, best known in the group of Hindu temples, is where the Buddha attained Nirvana.The rows of elephants are seen on the body of the temple and they are fine specimens of Assamese art. 

There is a big pond known as Madhab Pukhuri near the temple. Doul ,Bihu and Janmastami festivals are celebrated every year in the temple. Moreover this temple preaches both Hinduism and Buddhism, which attract Buddhist Monks from far flung places. Sayani, the first wife of Kalia Bhomora Barphukan donated a family of paiks and also a plot of land for their maintenance to the Hayagriva Madhava temple during the days of Purnananda Burhagohain. In front of the temple there is a beautiful Pool called Madhab Mandir pool. There are many Tortoise and verities Fishes in the pool.



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