Hatimura Temple

Hatimura Temple
Name
Proper name	Hatimura Temple
Geography
Country	India
State	Assam
Location	Silghat
Culture
Primary deity	Durga
History and governance
Creator	Pramatta Singha

The Hatimura Temple is a shakti temple, located at Silghat, Nagaon district of Assam. 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 This place is also full of natural beauty which yet to explore.

HATIMURA BY KANGKAN HAZARIKA

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References

↑ Baruah, B. K.; Sreenivasa Murthy, H. V. The Hatimura Temple. Hindu books universe. Retrieved Dec 12, 2009.
↑ "Nagaon Attraction: Hatimura Temple". Sulekha.com. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
↑ "Hatimura Temple". Indian Temples Portal. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
↑ "Hatimura temple at Silghat". Assam On Net. Retrieved 12 December 2009.

Hindu Temples in Assam

Basistha Temple Bhairabi Temple Dirgheshwari temple Da Parbatia Hatimura Temple Hayagriva Madhava Temple Kamakhya Temple Ketakeshwar Dewal Lankeshwar Temple Mahabhairav Temple Mahamaya Dham Navagraha temples Negheriting Shiva Doul Rangnath Dol Rudreswar Temple Sivadol Sukreswar Temple Ugro Tara Temple Umananda Temple

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