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Mahamaya Dham or Mahamaya Temple of Bogribari, about 30 km east from Dhubri town and 10 km west from Bilasipara town, is regarded as a greatest Shakta pithas for Hindu pilgrims in Lower Assam, India. It is located under Parbatjhora sub-division of district Kokrajhar. In terms of attractions, this temple is the second to Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati to the pilgrims and tourists. It is believed that the famous goddess Mahamaya was traditionally worshipped by the local people of Parvatjowar like Kacharies, Koches and Naths. It was also the presiding deity of the Zamindar (landlord) of Parvatjowar. Latter the goddess received wide acceptance and these days, all Hindus of Lower Assam worship mother Mahamaya.
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Built between 1493 and 1519 after the Bengal conquest of Kamata, the mosque is considered to be the oldest in Assam, and an example of the late medieval Bengali architecture.
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