Mahamaya Dham
Kokrajhar district, Assam
Mahamaya Dham or Mahamaya Temple of Bogribari, about 30 km east from Dhubri town and 10 km west from Bilasipara town, is regarded as a greatest Shakta pithas for Hindu pilgrims in Lower Assam, India. It is located under Parbatjhora sub-division of district Kokrajhar. In terms of attractions, this temple is the second to Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati to the pilgrims and tourists. It is believed that the famous goddess Mahamaya was traditionally worshipped by the local people of Parvatjowar like Kacharies, Koches and Naths. It was also the presiding deity of the Zamindar (landlord) of Parvatjowar. Latter the goddess received wide acceptance and these days, all Hindus of Lower Assam worship mother Mahamaya.
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Where it is
Kokrajhar district, Assam. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Fakiragram railway station (FKM), about 23 km by road.
- By air: Rupsi Airport (RUP), about 28 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Umananda Temple, Peacock Island – Peacock (Umananda) Island in the Brahmaputra, opposite Kachari Ghat, Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan district (about 203 km)
- Sri Siddhesvara Dham (Char Dham, Namchi) – Solophok hill, about 5 km from Namchi, Namchi (South Sikkim) district (about 257 km)
- Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple – Legship, Gyalshing (West Sikkim) district, on the Rangeet river (about 269 km)
- Nartiang Durga Temple – Nartiang, West Jaintia Hills district (about 276 km)
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