About Negheriting Shiva Doul
Negheriting Shiva Doul is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on a hillock at Negheriting near Dergaon in Golaghat district, Assam. Built in 1765 by Ahom King Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha, it is noted for its Ahom architectural style, large Shivalinga, and scenic setting surrounded by tea gardens. The temple is an important pilgrimage site and a protected archaeological monument in Upper Assam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop Shiva temple set amid lush tea gardens and forested surroundings. The complex includes the main domed shrine (doul) housing a large Shivalinga, smaller ancillary shrines, and stone sculptures. Access is via steps leading up the hillock. The site offers views of the surrounding countryside, resident rhesus monkeys in the temple precinct, and a peaceful environment for worship, sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Historic Shiva temple built in 1765 during Ahom rule
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Distinctive Ahom-style domed architecture on a hillock
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Large Shivalinga enshrined in the sanctum
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Scenic location surrounded by tea gardens near Dergaon
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Resident colony of rhesus monkeys considered sacred to the temple
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Major gathering during Maha Shivratri festival
History of Negheriting Shiva Doul
Built in 1765 by Ahom King Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha (reigned 1751-1769). The temple was constructed on a hillock believed to be associated with the sage Ban Raja and exhibits classic Ahom temple architecture with a domed doul. It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India and represents the late Ahom period of temple building in Assam.
Culture & Context
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is an important Shaivite pilgrimage centre in Upper Assam. It is especially significant during Maha Shivratri when devotees gather for prayers and rituals. The resident monkeys are traditionally regarded as sacred and associated with the temple lore, adding to its cultural identity.
Route
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