Devi Dol

Devi Dol is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located on the northern bank of the Sivasagar Tank (Borpukhuri) in Sivasagar, Assam. Built in 1734 by Ahom queen Ambika, consort of Swargadeo Siva Singha, it forms a trio with the adjacent Sivadol and Vishnudol. Notable for its Ahom-style architecture, brick and stone shikhara, and religious importance, it is a key heritage attraction within the Sivasagar historic complex.

Visitors can expect a historic brick-built temple with a curvilinear shikhara situated on the edge of the large Sivasagar Tank alongside Sivadol and Vishnudol. The complex includes the main shrine, surrounding open grounds, and views of the tank. The setting is calm and religious, with devotees offering prayers, and opportunities for sightseeing, photography of the exterior architecture, and walking around the tank embankment.

Devi Dol was constructed in 1734 by Bar Raja Ambika, the chief queen of Ahom King Swargadeo Siva Singha (reigned 1714-1744). It is part of the Sivasagar temple trio built on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank (Borpukhuri), which was excavated by the Ahoms. The temple represents the mature Ahom architectural style using brick, stone and indigenous techniques and reflects the Ahom patronage of Hindu traditions during the 18th century.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is an important Shakti shrine in Upper Assam. It holds religious significance for Hindu devotees and is a focal point during Durga Puja and Navratri. Together with Sivadol and Vishnudol, it symbolizes the Ahom era's cultural synthesis and remains a central heritage and pilgrimage site in Sivasagar.