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The lake was excavated in 1697 in a record 45 days by Ahom King Rudra Singha (reign:1696 – 1714), in honor of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. On the northern banks of the lake stands the Joysagar Vishnu and Shiva Dol. On the western bank stands the Joysagar Devi Dol and Ghanashyam’s House.
Joysagar Tank, also known as Joysagar Borpukhuri, is a large tank located at Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The lake is 5 km from the center of the Sivasagar city. The lake has historical significance.
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Vishnu Doul, Namti is a brick-built temple constructed by Namatial Bhagati Barbarua in the year 1775 A.D. during the reign of Swargadeo Gourinath Singha (1780 -1794)
Gourisagar Tank is an artificial lake dating back to the Ahom dynasty. It was excavated between 1715 and 1719 by Queen Phuleswari, the chief consort of Ahom King Siva Singha, also known as Sutanpha (reign: 1714 – 44). On the northern banks of the lake lie three temples. Devi Dol, Shiva Dol and Vishnu Dol. The exterior walls of all the three Gaurisagra temple are embellished with carved bas-relief sculptures portraying various divine figures.The temples are located inside a bazzar (market) area, which is very congested. It is best to park the car on the main road and walk in.
The Ahom-era stone bridge was built in 1703 by the Ahom king Rudra Singha. It runs over the Namdang river, a tributary of the Dikhou river. The bridge is on NH 37 and connects Jorhat with Sibsagar. The bridge spans 60 m in length, 6-6.5 m in width and stands about 1.7 m high. It has six culvert for the water passage.
Jagadhatri Doul was built during the period of Swargadeo Shiva Singha. The brother of Phuleswari Kunwori, Harinath Borpatra Gohain worshipped Jagadhatri Devi. Neraby is a Vishnu Doul constructed by Hari Nath Borpatra Gohain during the time of Swargadeo Shiva Singha (1774-1744)
Rudrasagar Shiva Dol
Construction of the temple began in 1773 during the reign of the Ahom king (reign: 1769 – 80) and was completed during the reign of Gaurinath Singha (1780 – 94). It holds immense historical significance as the last major temple built during the Ahom era. The temple follows the traditional Nilachal style, complete with the garbagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and mandap. It follows the pancha-ratha along with angashikhara.
It was once the natural zoo of the Ahom Kings. It was an initiative of Rudra Singha during 1696-1714. It was built for animals including rhinoceros, deer, tigers and elephants. Today, the area is home to several migratory birds. Flocks of Siberain Pelican, Glossy Ibis, Bar-headed goose, Greylag Goose and numerous other species arrive in Pohu Garh during the month of November and December.