Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Pious Parikrama of Umananda Temple of Umananda Island or Peacock Island ...



Video uploaded by Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

Umananda Temple is situated on Umananda Island or Urvasi Island or also called  Peacock Island in Brahmaputra Guwahati Assam. It is known as the smallest inhabited riverine in the world. The temple of Umananda was built in 1694 by the Bar Phukan  Garhganya Handique by the order of King Gadadhar Singha. King Gadadhar was one of the ablest and strongest rulers of Ahom dynasty. The temple has inherited some rock-cut figures which shows the masterly skill of the Assamese craftsmen.This video clip "From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha" captures the island from almost 360 degree.

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