Attractions Of Hajo: Kedareswar Temple

Kedareswar Temple

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Kedareswara temple is also an important medieval Shiva temple constructed by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in 1753. It is said that Kedareswar is one of the oldest temples in the country. It has a big linga made of stone as the main sanctum. This is known as a Svayambhu linga and appears to be an Ardhanariswara form of Lord Shiva. The linga is always kept covered with a big metal bowl.

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Temple is located on the top of Madanchala Hillock about 32Km from Guwahati in Hajo Kamrup district of Assam build by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in 1753.This Shiva temple is regarded as one of the oldest temples in the Indian subcontinent. This is one of the rare Svyambhu (self originated) ling in the Ardhnareswar (male & female) form of Lord Shiva.It is also referred to as the Ardhanariswara form of Lord Shiva. This Shivalinga is always covered by a huge metal bowl. Don't miss this place while visiting Hajo.



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