Recent archeological find indicate that an ancient civilization flourished in and around Sri Surya Pahar and  some scholars refer to the accounts of Chinese traveler, Huen Tsang and to the unearthed relics  to claim  that  it  was Sri Surya Pahar and not  Guwahati  that  was  the  ancient land  of  Pragjyotishpur, capital  of  the  Kingdom  of Bhaskarbarman. The finding of the nearby archeological site of Pagletek is  cited  to  strengthen  this  claim. The name Sri Surya Pahar implies association with the cult  of  'Sun worship', and  with  references  available  in  the Kalika Puran that there were two seat of Sun worship in Assam, Sri Surya  Pahar  stands  identified  as  one  of them. A carved stone slab, housed in the Surya Temple is worshipped as  Surya. Archeologists  have  identified this circular carvings as Prajapati, which is in an  inner  circle, the  outer  circle  of  which  includes  twelve  lotus petals, each seated with a figure of Aditya, each Aditya  depicting  the  twelve  solar  divinity  of  Dharti,  Mitra, Aryaman, Rudra, Varuna, Surya,  Bhaga, Vivashan,  Pushan,  Savitri,  Tvastri  and  Vishnu. Other  Brahmanical pantheon in Sri Surya Pahar includes the Twelve armed Vishnu, covered with a seven hooded canopy  standing erect on a lotus, worshipped as  Dasabhuja  Durga ,  however  some  scholar  argue  that  this  is  a  likeness  of Manasha. Other notable remains include Ganesha, Harihara, Shivalingas, Vishnupadas etc., all dated to the  9th century AD.

Amongst the identified Jain figures in one of the first Tirthankara, Adinath, carved in sitting posture in  the  rocky ourcrop with two bulls in the base, also believed to be of the 9th century AD. There also exist about  25  votive stupas of different sizes in the southern fringe of  Sri Surya Pahar. The stupas  are  significant  for  it  shows  two points, . One ,that there was Buddhist influence in Kamarupa and two, much earlier then the rest of the country, because the design point to the early  Hinayana  stage  of  influence , earlier  to  the  Mahayana  and  Vajrayana esotericism seen in Bihar and Bengal. Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism all seem to have left  their  mark  on  this very sacred destination. Add to that it's scenic beauty, wildlife and a live archeological spot  at  Pagletak : Surya Pahar has something to offer for all.

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.