The temple is perched atop the;
famous Nilachal hill. Built in 10th
century by the famous Kochi king
, Naranarayan, it draws bo th the
tantrik worshipers and the Hindus
in large numbers.
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History of Guwahati
It is also said that Guwahati was the nerve-center of all the cultural activities till the invasion of Ahoms. The city was the battleground and had witnessed several intense struggle between Ahom-Mughal. The major earthquake in 1897 completely ruined the shape of the city. It also served as the capital of Assam till Dispur was made the new capital. |
In the famous epic, Mahabharata, Guwahati was the capital of the demon king named Narakasura of Pragijyotispura who was annihilated by Lord Krishna.Hence was also known as Pragijyotishpura or 'Light of the East'. It was also known as 'Kamarupa' or the ancient land where fertility, God of beauty and source of creativity orginated. Even today, the administrative district of Kamrup is a living testimony of its ancient history.