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Da Parbatia Temple

 

Da Parbatia Temple, located at Da Parbatia, is situated some few kilometers away on the west of Tezpur main town. The door frame of the temple is regarded as one of the excellent pieces of monumental art in stone in Assam This Hindu temple is believed to be built during the 6th century. Aligned in east –west direction it is made of bricks and stones and the arts present in the temple are mainly in the form of wall carvings having a close resembles to the art style that existed during the early Gupta period. Built on an elevated platform the uniqueness of this temple lies in its construction. The Garbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple is square in shape whereas the Mandapa (porch-like structure) is rectangular. ‘Garbha’ literally means the womb, the innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple where resides the Murti (idol or icon) of the primary deity of the temple.