Bhairabi Temple, Tezpur

The Bhairabi Temple is located on the outskirts Tezpur. The Goddess Durga is worshipped here. The backdrop of the temple is a view looking towards the Kolia Bhomora Setu across the Brahmaputra River. The temple site is also locally known as Maithan and Bhairabi Devalaya. Legend has it that Usha (daughter of mighty Asura King Banasura) regularly came here for the worshipping of the Goddess. About a couple of kilometres away, are the Bamuni Hills where one can view the ruins of the palace that stood many centuries ago. The art work on stone carvings that were used within the structure are from the 9th century. There are sacrificial offerings of goats and bulls. The entrance to the temple is through a very long staircase that leads up from the approach road to the temple itself. There are numerous facilities for the purchase of ghee lamps, incense sticks, sweets and fruits etc. that are offered during prayers for blessings.

Temple History
Architecture
How To Reach The Temple
Daily Poojas And Festivals
Additional Information

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and the backdrop of the temple provides a view of the Kalia Bhomora Setu, which has been built across the Brahmaputra River. The local people of the place also refer to this temple as Bhairabi Devalaya and Maithan. According to legends, Usha, who was the daughter of Asura King Banasura, came regularly to this temple for worshipping Goddess Durga. The sacrificing offerings at this temple include bulls and goats. The famous Bamuni Hills also lies at a few km from this temple.

Architectural style: Assamese

Entrance of the pilgrimage: The flight of staircases shows way to the main entrance of this shrine which is adjoining to the road outside.

Splendid carving: The masterpiece work representing 9th century’s at marvel can be glimpsed via the sculpted idols and quaint carvings inside the temple.

Sacrificial offering: As per staunch belief of ardent devotees, sacrificial offerings as of goat and bulls are still in trend there.

Local stalls: Like local vendors selling offering materials, the pilgrimage is flooded with the stalls which have the arrangement of every good that are requisite for worshipping of the goddess such as incense, incense sticks, earthen lamps, flowers, petals, sweets and petals.

By Road: One can easily reach the Bhairabi Temple by road from any part of Assam. One can also hire a taxi to reach the temple & also auto services are easily accessible.

By Rail: The Temple is well connected through nearest Tezpur Railway Station
to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Ajmer, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.

By Air: The Tezpur Airport is the nearest airport to Bhairabi Temple.

The temple open ups at 6:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM. During this period major part of the Maa Durga rituals are performed. Archana, Abhishekam and Arathi are the daily rituals performed in the temple. The Durga Puja celebration is performed in a very grand way in this temple.

The temple is now managed by the government through the office of the District Deputy Commissioner and the Temple belongs to the family of the Borthakur’s of Tezpur (Shri Dilip Borthakur, Shri Barenya Ranjan Barthakur, and Shri Aditya Prakash Barthakur). There are sacrificial offerings of goats, ducks, pigeons, etc. that still occurs regularly here. The Durga Puja celebration is performed in a very grand way in this temple.
The entrance to the temple is through a very long staircase that leads up from the approach road to the temple itself. There are numerous facilities for the purchase of ghee lamps, incense sticks, sweets and fruits etc. that are offered during prayers for blessings. This is really a place of scenic beauty and a path towards The Divine. The temple is a sidhapitha where people offering prayer and fulfill their wants with the blessings of Maa Bhairabi.