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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.
Na-Pukhuri Shiva Dol or Rudrasagar Shiva Dol in an 18th-century Hindu temple constructed during the reign of king Lakshmi Singha (1769-1780). This temple is 8 km away from Sivasagar town. This is the last temple built during the Ahom era which represents grandeur before its overall decline in temple building and architectural building. This temple is located on the south bank of Rudrasagar Pukhuri (tank) which was excavated in honor of Rudra Singha. As Rudrasagar Pukhuri was excavated on the opposite of Athaisagar Pukhuri, it is also known as Na Pukhuri (New-Tank) and Athaisagar Pukhuri which was originally excavated during the reign of Jayadhwaj Singha as Purani Pukhuri (Old-tank).
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.