Sivasagar Sivadol
Dedicated to Lord Shiva
About This Temple
Sivasagar Sivadol rises on the southern bank of the great Borpukhuri tank in Sivasagar town, about 360 km east of Guwahati. Built in 1734 AD by Bar Raja Ambika, queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, the temple is regarded as the tallest Shiva temple in India, standing 104 feet high with a base perimeter of about 195 feet. The spire is crowned by an eight-foot golden dome known as the kolosi. Sivadol does not stand alone. It forms a group of three shrines on the same embankment alongside Vishnudol, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Devidol, dedicated to Goddess Durga, so a single visit covers all three. The Borpukhuri tank itself was excavated by the Ahoms and sits higher than the surrounding town, an engineering achievement that still supplies the area. Maha Shivaratri is the temple's great festival, drawing pilgrims from across upper Assam and neighbouring states.
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Sivadol stands on the bank of the Borpukhuri tank in Sivasagar town, Assam, about 360 km east of Guwahati and roughly 60 km from Jorhat Airport.
It is regarded as the tallest Shiva temple in India, rising 104 feet with a base perimeter of about 195 feet and topped by an eight-foot golden dome.
The temple was built in 1734 AD by Bar Raja Ambika, queen of the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha.
Yes. Sivadol forms a group of three temples on the same embankment along with Vishnudol, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Devidol, dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Borpukhuri, also called the Sivasagar tank, is a large Ahom-era reservoir beside the temples. It sits higher than the surrounding town and gave Sivasagar its name.
The temple is generally open from around 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, with extended hours during Maha Shivaratri.
Maha Shivaratri is the principal festival, drawing large numbers of pilgrims from across upper Assam and neighbouring states.
The Ahom monuments of Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Kareng Ghar, and the Charaideo Maidams are all within convenient reach of Sivasagar town.
The nearest airport is Jorhat, about 60 km away, and the nearest major railheads are Simaluguri and Sivasagar Town. Private vehicle transfer is the most comfortable option.
October to March offers the most pleasant weather for sightseeing across upper Assam, while Maha Shivaratri in February or March is the busiest devotional period.