PILGRIMAGE
IN INDIA
Hayagriva Mahadeva Temple:- Hayagriva
Madhava
Mandir is situated on the Monikut hill near Hajo of Kamrup
district .It is known that the temple was constructed by
the
King Raghu deva Narayan in 1583. According
to some
other historians. King of Pala dynasty constructed it in
6th
century. It is a stone temple and it enshrines
an image of
Hayagriva Madhav. The rows of elephants are seen on the
body of the temple and they are fine specimens of Assamese
art. There is a big pond known as Madhab Pukhuri near the
temple. Doul ,Bihu and Janmastami festivals are celebrated
every year in the temple. Moreover this temple
preaches
both Hinduism and Buddhism, which
attract Buddhist
Monks from far flung places.
Getting there and Around:-
By Air: The nearest
airport is Guwahati.
By Rail: The nearest
railhead is situated at Guwahati.
By Road: Guwahati
is well connected with regular bus services
from all the major cities in and around the state.
Accommodation:-
Accommodation facilities are available at reasonable prices in Guwahati
with options varying from luxury to budget
hotels.
