Sri Surya Pahar
Dedicated to Lord Surya
About This Temple
Sri Surya Pahar lies about 12 km south-east of Goalpara town and roughly 132 km west of Guwahati, spread across a range of low hills covering close to 1,400 acres. It is among the most unusual archaeological sites in eastern India because relics of three faiths share the same landscape. Rock-cut Shiva Lingas, votive stupas of the Buddhist tradition, and Jain sculptures are found within a single stretch of about one kilometre. Tradition holds that the sage Vyasa carved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here in an attempt to raise a second Kashi, one short of the number at Varanasi. Hundreds survive scattered across the slopes today, though no scientific count has ever been completed. The Archaeological Survey of India excavated the site between 1992 and 2001 and recovered decorative terracotta plaques including a Dwadash Aditya panel of the twelve solar deities, taken as evidence of an ancient Sun temple here. The site is protected as a monument of national importance and has an on-site museum displaying recovered material.
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Sri Surya Pahar is about 12 km south-east of Goalpara town in Assam and roughly 132 km west of Guwahati.
It is one of very few sites in India where Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain relics are found together in a single landscape, spread across roughly one kilometre of hillside.
Tradition holds that the sage Vyasa carved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here to establish a second Kashi, deliberately stopping one short of the count at Varanasi. Hundreds survive across the slopes today.
Yes. The Archaeological Survey of India excavated two areas of the site between 1992 and 2001, recovering terracotta plaques, human figures, kirtimukhas, and floral motifs.
It is a recovered terracotta panel depicting the twelve solar deities, taken as evidence that an ancient Sun temple once stood at the site. The name Surya Pahar means Sun Hill.
Yes. An on-site museum maintained alongside the protected monument displays sculptures and terracotta material recovered during excavation.
The site is generally open from around 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As an ASI-protected monument, hours follow standard site timings rather than temple ritual timings.
The relics are spread over about a kilometre of hilly terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are advisable. Visitors with limited mobility can see the main clusters near the entrance.
The most convenient approach is a private vehicle from Guwahati, a drive of roughly three hours. Goalpara town is the nearest base for accommodation.
October to March offers dry, comfortable weather for walking the hillside. The monsoon months make the rock surfaces slippery.