God
Mahabhairab is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
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Weather
Highest - April to July (32°C during day and 25°C during night)Average - May (30°C during the day and 24°C during night)Lowest - November to February (27°C during day and 15°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Tezpur Bus Station |
34.7 KM | 18003453986 |
 Tezpur Railway Station |
2.8 KM | 139 |
 Tezpur Airport |
11.7 KM | 03712-220011 |
Architecture
The ancient temple of Mahabhairab stands to the north of Tezpur town. At the entrance of this temple, stand the idols of Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman in the form of Dwarpals. This gateway also has elaborated embellishments that have been intricately carved out. The instances of the original temple are seen on the huge pillars of this temple.
Religious Significance
Legend has it that Banasura, the demon king, who had his capital at Tezpur, first introduced the ‘Linga’ worship. Inside the temple of Mahabhairab there is perhaps the largest stone-phallus or Shiva Linga in the entire world, which is said to have been set up by Banasura.
History
Archaeologist believe that the temple was built during 8th to 10th century A.D. by the kings of the Salasthamba dynasty ,which is evident by the presence of huge stone pillars scattered all around the temple. The original temple was destroyed during the Islamic invasions of the Middle Ages. It was again rebuilt by the successive kings and rulers, until it was heavily damaged by the catastrophic earthquake of 1897. The present structure of the temple was built sometime in the early part of the present century(20th century) by a devotee and ascetic Sri Swayambar Bharati, popularly known as Naga Baba.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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