Jyoti Bharati (Poki), built in 1874, is now a museum but was originally known as Poki (meaning “concrete”). It served as the residence of Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a legendary Assamese playwright, songwriter, poet, writer, and filmmaker. Widely regarded as the founder of Assamese cinema, he produced the first Assamese film, Joymoti, in 1935. The building consists of ten rooms, …

Ketekeshwar Temple is located in Ketekibari, about 4 km to the north of Tezpur town. It is renowned for its Panchamukhi Shiva Lingam, a magnificent structure standing 12 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Many believe this Lingam is a relic of the ancient Hatappeshwara Temple, built by Vanamalavarmadeva. The Lingam features five faces, giving it the name Panchamukhi Shiva …

Ganesh Temple is situated to the north of the Brahmaputra River, where a carved stone image of Lord Ganesha can be found beside the temple. The statue, approximately 3 feet tall, is believed to date back to the 9th–10th century. The area surrounding the temple is known as Ganesh Ghat. While the original idol remains a historical relic, the current …