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Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Hajo, Assam
6th Century CE
Sacred to both Hindus (as Vishnu temple) and Buddhists (believed to be where Buddha attained Nirvana). Powa Mecca mosque nearby.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Ahom
- Style
- Assamese
- Primary Deity
- Vishnu (Hayagriva) / Buddhist
- Languages
- Assamese, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Assamese, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. Interfaith harmony site. Hajo hilltop
Architectural Features
Hilltop templeHindu-Buddhist shared sitePowa Mecca nearby