Bhairabi temple Travel Guide

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.

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.

HISTORY:

Bhairavi temple was built, 400 years back. However as such there is not much information given in Puranas about the establishment of this temple. It is believed that the Goddess Bhairavi is an incarnation and Mahavidya of Maa Durga Devi. This temple is one of the important ‘Shakti Peeths’ of India. The temple has an incredible field of vision as it is towards the Kolia Bhomora Setu across the veer famous Brahmaputra River. The temple beautiful whereabouts is also called as Bhairabi Devalaya by local people of Assam. According to the mythology, Usha who was the daughter of mighty Asura King Banasura of Dwapara Yuga used to visit this sanctuary for worshipping the Goddess- Bhairavi from 5000 BC. In Ancient Indian scripture, it was stated that this was the divine ‘abode’ of Maa Durga.

On each and every occasion, a ritual of slaughtering and offerings of goats, ducks, pigeons, etc. still exist here. A very long staircase is made at the entrance which leads to the temple gate. Many shops and vendors are available outside the temple premise to purchase –Fruits, Pooja Samigiri, ghee lamps, sweets etc. that are offered during Pooja Ceremonies , Aarti  Timings and Archanas  to get blessings. 

VISITING HOURS:

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.