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Haleswar Temple

About Haleswar temple: This is the oldest temple built by the Mleccha king who established the capital of Kamrupa at Harupeswar. The temple of Harupeswar is a temple dedicated to Siva. It is 10 km to the north of Sonitpur (Tezpur). A linga was found by a cultivator (Hallowa) while …

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Mahabhairab Temple

The famous temple of Mahabhairab located atop a hillock on the northern part of Tezpur town is a magnificent landmark and adds a magnetic charm and beauty to this enchantingly beautiful town. The history of this temple, which is visited by devotees from all over India, can be traced back …

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Hem Baruah Hall

  It was established by Haribilas Agarwala, Lakshikanta Borkataki, Joydeb Sarma Pandit in the heart of the city. Earlier it was known as Central Hall or Town Hall. It is situated in the midst of Tezpur Town area and in front of Tezpur Police Station is dedicated to him. A …

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Jonaki Cinema Hall

     When Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala completed the first Assamese film ‘Joymoti’ in 1935, there were no regular cinema halls in Assam. He had to screen his creation in makeshift auditoriums, schools, godowns and theatre halls. Only Guwahati, Dibrugargh and perhaps Shillong had temporary facilities to screen movies. Jyotiprasad …

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Jyoti Bharati

Jyoti Prasad Agarwala was born on 17 June 1903 in an Agrawal family, to Paramananda Agarwala and Kiranmoyee Agarwala in Tamulbari Tea Estate. His uncles were renowned Assamese poets Chandra Kumar Agarwala and Ananda Chandra Agarwala. His forefather, Nabrangram Agarwala, had come to Assam in 1811 from the Marwar region …

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Tarun Asom Sangha

The Tarun Asom Sangha is situated in the heart of Tezpur city. It is a historic cultural and sports club. It was established in the year 1930 by Lakhidhar Sarma. In 1951 the new building was built.

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Ban Theatre, Tezpur

The most significant and a landmark development in the cultural life of Assam was the establishment of the Ban Stage (old) or Baan theatre, the first modern Assamese theatre hall at Tezpur in 1906. The Ban Stage gave a platform for development of the Socio-Cultural scene of Assam. The great …

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College of Teacher Education (CTE)

. College of Teacher Education (CTE) is a recognised institute / collegeThis college was established in 2001.Its provide education courses(B.Ed).The number of seat available in this college is around 60.The college is located near shukapa nursing home in Tezpur

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Tezpur Law College

Tezpur Law College is located in Tezpur district of Assam. Established in 1972, it is one of the premier law colleges in Assam. The college is affiliated to Gauhati University, Guwahati. The courses conducted by Tezpur Law College are duly approved by Bar Council of India (BCI), Government of India, …

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Tezpur University

Tezpur University (Assamese:তেজপুৰ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a Central University located in Tezpur in the North Eastern state of Assam, India by an act in Parliament of India in 1994.The Governor of Assam, Padmanabha Acharya[2] is the chancellor of Tezpur University, Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri [3] is the vice-chancellor and Amarjyoti Choudhury is …

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