Hatimura Temple
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Hatimura Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Deity | Durga |
Location | |
Location | Silghat |
State | Assam |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Creator | Pramatta Singha |
The Hatimura Temple is a Hindu temple (Shakti Pitha), located at Hatimura Post office Jakhalabandha, Nagaon district of Assam, India. It was built during the reign of Ahom king Pramatta Singha in 1667 Sakabda (1745-46 AD). It used to be an important center of Shaktism in ancient Assam. The presiding goddess is Durga which is known here as Mahisamardini. Human sacrifice was said to be made at the temple's altars.[1][2][3][4]
References
- ^ Baruah, B. K.; Sreenivasa Murthy, H. V. The Hatimura Temple. Hindu books universe. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Nagaon Attraction: Hatimura Temple". Sulekha.com. Retrieved 12 December 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hatimura Temple". Indian Temples Portal. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Hatimura temple at Silghat". Assam On Net. Archived from the original on 19 October 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
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