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Joysagar Vishnudol

Sivasagar district, Assam

The Keshavnarayan Vishnu dol, popularly known as Joy dol, was constructed in 1698 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha (1696–1714) in honour and memory of his mother Joymoti. Particularly this temple is dedicated to Hindu god Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity of the temple was before known as Kesavaraya Visnu This temple is constructed of brick and stone. The walls are decorated with images of celestial beings and sculptures representing the social life of the day such as the sports and favourite pastimes of the erstwhile Ahom kings. The Joysagar Group of temples standing on the banks of the tank of the same name includes the Joydol, the Sivadol, the Devi Ghar, and the Ghanashyam House.

From the Wikipedia article Joy dol, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it is

Sivasagar district, Assam. Open in Google Maps

How to reach

• By train: nearest station Dibrugarh Town railway station (DBRT), about 80 km by road.
• By air: Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 64 km by road.

In-depth temple guides nearby

• Malinithan Temple – Likabali, Lower Siang district (about 98 km)
• Parshuram Kund – Lower Lohit river, near Tezu, Lohit district (about 249 km)
• Shree Shree Govindajee Temple – Next to the old royal palace (Sana Konung), Imphal (about 312 km)

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