Dikkaravasini
তাম্ৰেশ্বৰী মন্দিৰ
Goddess Kesai Khati · Tinsukia, Assam
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About the temple
Ancient seat of human sacrifice rituals Protection and destruction of evil forces
Temple information
- Established
- 12
- Best time to visit
- Morning
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Kesai Khati · কেঁচাইখাতি গোসাঁনীLord Shiva
- Deity form
- Fierce form of Shakti
- Religious tradition
- Tantric Shaktism / Chutia Tradition
- Sanskrit name
- ताम्रेश्वरी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Dikkaravasini, Kesai Khati Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:30
- Ritual schedule
- Currently minimal formal ritual as it is in ruins
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Chutia Kings
- Construction materials
- Stone, Brick, Copper
- Historical events
- Destruction by natural disasters and river course shifts
- Archaeological importance
- High; under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Legends
- The name 'Kesai Khati' refers to the 'Eater of Raw Flesh'
- Inscriptions
- Several stone inscriptions found at site
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 12th - 14th Century
- Structure
- Ruined Complex
- Floors
- 0
- Mandapa
- Stone pillars once existed
- Sculptural features
- Intricate carvings of animals and deities
- Artistic elements
- Stone relief works
- Construction technique
- Interlocking stone blocks
- Unique features
- Historically had a roof completely made of copper
Festivals & events
Annual Puja
- Peak crowd season
- Winter
Visitor information
- ✓ Photography allowed
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Morning
- Donation counters
- No
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