Gaurisagar Tank

Gaurisagar Tank is a large historic artificial water reservoir located in Gaurisagar town, Sivasagar district, Assam. Excavated in 1723 during the Ahom reign, it covers about 150 acres and is flanked by three 18th-century temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Devi. The tank is a prominent heritage and scenic attraction reflecting Ahom water architecture and remains a tranquil site for sightseeing and cultural exploration near Sivasagar.

Visitors can expect a large rectangular water tank with earthen embankments and open views across the water. The northern bank hosts three brick temples - Devi Doul, Vishnu Doul and Shiva Doul - set within a compact temple complex. The surroundings are semi-urban with roads, small shops and trees along the bund. Visitors can walk along the embankment, view the temples from outside, photograph the tank and observe local daily life and seasonal migratory birds.

Gaurisagar Tank was excavated in 1723 by Ahom Queen Phuleswari Devi, wife of King Siva Singha (reigned 1714-1744). It was part of the Ahom capital region's extensive tank and temple building program around Sivasagar. The three temples on its bank - Devi Doul, Vishnu Doul and Shiva Doul - were also built during the same period and represent late Ahom brick temple architecture.

The tank and its three douls form an important religious and cultural complex for the local community. The Devi Doul is dedicated to Goddess Durga, Vishnu Doul to Lord Vishnu and Shiva Doul to Lord Shiva, reflecting the Ahom period's patronage of Hindu traditions. The site is used for religious observances and is a notable heritage landmark of Assam's Ahom legacy.