Bhairaba Temple
মহাপুৰুষ মহভৈৰৱ মন্দিৰ
ভগৱান মহভৈৰৱ · Tezpur, Assam
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About the temple
Founded by the legendary King Bana; site of ancient Tantric rites Protection from negativity and fulfillment of bold desires
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Established
- 18
- Best time to visit
- Early morning 5:00 AM
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
ভগৱান মহভৈৰৱ
- Deity form
- Massive Stone Shiva Linga
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Shaivism
- Sanskrit name
- महाभैरव मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Bhairaba Temple, Bana's Temple
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 05:00 AM - 09:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday
- 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Break timings
- 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
- Special days
- 24 hours during Shivaratri
- Festival timings
- Overnight Darshan during Shivaratri
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Monday
- Ritual schedule
- Rudrabhishek, Nitya Puja, Bhog
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Early morning
- Special poojas
- Maha Rudrabhishek, Chandi Path
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Rebuilt by Ahom King Tungkhungia
- Architect / builder
- Salasthamba dynasty
- Construction materials
- Stone , Brick, Cement
- Historical events
- Destruction by earthquakes; original 10th-cent pillars still visible
- Renovations
- Major modern renovation in the 20th century
- Archaeological importance
- Contains massive carved stone pillars from the 9th century
- Legends
- King Bana worshipped the Shiva Linga here to obtain immortality.
- Inscriptions
- Pre-Ahom stone carvings
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 10th Century / 20th Century
- Structure
- Complex with high boundary walls
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Prominent Shikhara with gold-plated Kalash
- Mandapa
- Spacious tiled hall for devotees
- Sculptural features
- Ancient stone carvings of Bhairab and Ganesha
- Artistic elements
- Large iron bells and stone bulls
- Construction technique
- Reinforced masonry with historical stone integration
- Unique features
- One of the largest natural stone Shiva Lingas in the world.
Festivals & events
Maha Shivaratri
- Festival calendar
- Lunar calendar based
- Special celebration days
- Shravan Somvar
- Cultural events
- Bhaona and local devotional music
- Annual events
- Shivaratri Mela
- Peak crowd season
- February - March; August
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning 5:00 AM
- Parking capacity
- 30-40 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Laddu, Panchamrit, Bhabua
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