Located on the banks of Sivasagar tank, Sivasagar Sivadol is a group of structures comprising three temples, Sivadol, Visnudol and Devidol. The Sivasagar Sivadol Temple was built by the by Bar Raja Ambika, the Queen of Ahom King Swargadeo Siba Singha in 1734 to restore their strength and power to rule Kamrup. It is one of the largest Shiva temples in the whole world, built almost 300 years ago at Shivasagar, the then capital of the Ahom Kings.

Location Assam, Sibsagar, Guwahati

Architecture

The Temple Complex of Shiv Dol comprise of 270 acres land. There are three main Hindu Temples-the Sivadol, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Vishnudol, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the Devidol, or Joidol, which is dedicated to Goddess Durga.

The height of the temple peak is 104 feet and the base of the sanctum is about 195 feet. An 8 feet high golden 'Kolshi' (dome) is kept at the end peak of the temple.

Inside the sanctum sanctorum a shiva lingam of Lord Shiva is consecrated. The garbhagriha is connected with a foyer or an antechamber with an antarala.

Culture

The North-Eastern state of Assam is one of the largest states in India and is blessed with excellent weather, flora and fauna. The state is blessed with the mighty Brahmaputra River that is one of the major sources of water for irrigation and livelihood for the local people out there. The national parks and reserves of Kaziranga and Manas are often visited by the tourists to explore the widest range of rhinos in India.

Defining Assam will be incomplete without mentioning about the heavenly tea they produce. The Assam tea has achieved the international reputation for its strong flavor.                                                    

Besides the breathtaking views of nature, Assam boasts of its century-old cultures that they have preserved till date. It is said that Assam is the meeting ground of innumerable cultures. Today's Ahomiya people or the inhabitants of Assam are said to have their origins from the different racial stocks including Indo-Iranian, Burmese, Mongolian, and Aryan groups.

The Ahomiyas have a strong cultural background. With their indigenous form of music and dance, Assam has created a place in the cultural platform across India and the world.  Bihu, Tea Folk's Jhumur Dance, Bagurumba, Deodhani, Bhortal Nritya, Satriya Nritya are some of their finest performing arts.

Assam also houses some of the ancient temples of the world. During the era of the Kamrupa Kings, the temples were mostly built. Kamakshya Devi Temple, Umananda Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Vasistha Temple and Ashram, Bhuvaneswari Temple, Janardana Temple etc are some of the worth mentioning century-old Hindu shrines, enriched with legends, history, and architecture.

Darsan Info

The devotees can visit the temple complex for the whole day. From morning to evening the complex is open for the darshanartees.

Darsan Dresscode

No Specific dress code for visiting Sivasagar Sivadol (Siva Dol) Temple

Temple Rituals

The priests in the temple worship the consecrated Shiva Lingam with milk, yoghurt, butter, sweets, flowers and new clothes. They also offr bhajans and kirtans to the Vishnu Temple along with the nitya puja and aarti.

Special Rituals

On Maha Shiv Ratri, Ratha Yatra, Doul yatra and Durga Puja

Additional Info

 

Eateries near Sivasagar Sivadol Temple :-

Rajlaxmi Restaurant

Madhuban Restaurant

Chinu Restaurant

Skychef Restaurant

Shivam Dhaba

Sonali Restaurant

Baruah Restaurant

 

 Supermarket : Available