Attractions Of Jorhat: Burigosain devalay

Burigosain devalay

Short Overview:

It is a Shakta temple in the city centre and Burigosain is the main divinity of the temple, the other being of a Saint. The both statues were founded at Rangpur. 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

Long Overview:

Burigosain Devalay is a renowned temple in Jorhat. It is located in the city centre and highly revered by people from all over the region as well as tourists. The main deity of the temple is Burigosain. An idol of a priest is also to be found in the shrine. It is believed that both the idols were brought from Jayantiya and first established in Rangpur and later moved to its present location. The idols were shifted from Rangpur to Jorhat when the Ahoms shifted their capital to Jorhat. The Burigosain Devalay is a shrine dedicated to the Shakta sect that engaged in tantric worship.


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