Located about 45 km west of Tezpur, Singri Temple (Sree Sree Gupteshwar Mandir) is believed to have been built by Saint Rishi Sringa, the son of Rishi Bibanduk, to meditate and please Lord Shiva. The temple, hidden from others, is also known as Gupeswar or Gupteshwar, as the Shiva Lingam remains submerged under water, giving it the name “Gupteshwar.” The …

Tezpur District Museum is one of the 12 district museums in Assam, each offering a glimpse into the region’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Established on March 16, 1986, under the Directorate of Museums, Guwahati, Assam, the museum is located in the heart of Tezpur town. The museum’s collections are currently housed in a historic British-era building known locally as …

Located about 50 km east of Tezpur, the mystical Sree Sree Nagshankar Devalaya is steeped in legend. According to local lore, when Lord Shiva wandered the universe carrying the body of Sati, her naval part is said to have fallen at this site, leading to the construction of the temple. Believed to have been built by King Nagshankar in the …