Bagheswari Temple, Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon district, Assam · Bagheswari
The Bagheswari Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Bagheswari, one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pitha. Situated in southern part of Bongaigaon city in Assam, India. It is an important pilgrimage destination for general Hindu. Here exists a rock-cut Ganesha of the mediaeval period, along with architectural components of a stone temple datable to 10th -11th CE
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Where it is
Bongaigaon district, Assam. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Rangiya railway station (RNY), about 6 km by road.
- By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 51 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Nartiang Durga Temple – Nartiang, West Jaintia Hills district (about 149 km)
- Unakoti Rock-Cut Shaiva Site – Near Kailashahar, Unakoti district (about 306 km)
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