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Bell Tempel

 

Located 17km from Tinsukia, the Bell Temple is a major attraction of the town. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as the Tilinga Temple, where 'Tilinga' stands for 'bell', a huge banyan tree which stands in the complex is tied all over with pretty bells by devotees.This temple of Lord Shiva, symbolised by a huge Banyan (pipal) tree, is at a distance of 17 Km from Tinsukia. It is belived that one may get his/her wishes fulfilled by offering a bell to this temple. Belivers hang the bells to the branches of the pipal tree and this is how the temple got its unique name.