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Constructed in 1698 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha (1696–1714) in honour and memory of his mother Joymoti. The temple follows the traditional Nilachal style, complete with the garbagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and mandap. It has a honeycomb-style spire, similar to the one in Kamayakha. The exterior walls of the main shrine are carved with various incarnations of Vishnu, other deities, animals and hunting scenes. A thatched metal shed has been added in front of the mandap of the temple. The temple complex also houses 3 do-chala structures. Two are at the back of the temple and one is on the side. The side one has a do-chala extension.
The Keshavnarayan Vishnu dol, popularly known as Joy dol, was constructed in 1698 by Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha (1696–1714) in honour and memory of his mother Joymoti. Particularly this temple is dedicated to Hindu god Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity of the temple was before known as Kesavaraya Visnu This temple is constructed of brick and stone. The walls are decorated with images of celestial beings and sculptures representing the social life of the day such as the sports and favourite pastimes of the erstwhile Ahom kings. The Joysagar Group of temples standing on the banks of the tank of the same name includes the Joydol, the Sivadol, the Devi Ghar, and the Ghanashyam House.
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Vaidya Natha
It was built in 1698 by the Ahom King Rudra Singha (reign: 1696 – 1714). It has a central pinnacle along with 4 corners pinnacles. The entrance is through a do-chala mandap. The outer wall has niches in the wall containing stucco figurines representing various aspects of Lord Siva. The complex also has a do-chal structure north-west of the main shrine.
Fakuwa Doul was constructed by Swargadeo Rudra Singha in remembrance of his mother Queen Joymati Kunwari, between 1703 and 1704 A.D. Although considered a temple, locals believe it to be a maidam, a burial chamber of Ahom royals. It is believed to be a burial chamber of Queen Joymati, the patriotic wife of Swargadeo Gadadhar Singha. The pyramidical structure stands on an octagonal base. Four sets of stairs lead to the top, housing the shrine.
Built in 1703 by Sukhrungphaa, the 30th Ahom king. The Shiva temple houses a lingam. A do-chala mandapa is attached to the sanctum. A newly built shed is attached to the do-chala mandap.
Again, a creation of Ahom King Rudra Singha (reign: 1696 – 1714). This temple stands on the west bank of Joysagara, near the north-west corner. The temple follows the do-chala architecture style with a do-chala mandap.
This is a brick-built temple constructed during the reign of the Ahom king Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha (1751 – 1769 AD). The inner sanctum of the temple follows the do-chala style and is attached with a do-chala pavilion. The temple is profusely ornamented, with the upper part of the outerwall containing floral designs.
Nati Gosain dol
It is an early 18th-century brick temple built during the reign of the king Rudra Singha dedicated to the architect Ghanashyam. The temple was constructed by one Ghanasyamuddin Khanikar, later renamed as Ghanashyam. It is believed that Ghanashyam was earlier a Muslim who converted to Hinduism. As a result the temple is a mixture of Hindu and Muslim architectural elements. The brick-built temple has rich terracotta ornamentation. The temple is located inside the Swargadeo Rudrasingha Udyan Complex. For access to the temple, entry tickets and camera charges of the park are to be paid