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Dighalipukhuri derived its name from the word dighal which means long. The lake is believed to be dug by Bhagadutta, the king of Pragjyotishpura. It is also mentioned in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. Dighalipukhuri is a prominent tourist attraction in the heart of Guwahati with boating facilities and recreational activities. It is an old rectangular lake half a mile long originally engraved out from the Brahmaputra. Later, it was separated from the river when a portion was filled up. There are some nearby restaurants where one can have lunch or dinner.
Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, Assam, India, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
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A temple dedicated to the deity Tara. The goddess in the sanctum sanctorum is not an idol but a pit of water.
This is an outdoor park opposite Guwahati Cotton College in the area of Pan Bazaar. This beautiful park is great to visit with your spouse or partner. The sitting arrangements are nice and organised. There is a child park inside the main area where children can have fun and activity.
A great place to visit for science geeks and also for lovers of entertainment.
The museum preserves prehistoric crafts, weapons, basketry, and jewellery among other things used by the ancient Assamese.