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Sivasagar Shiva Temple (Sivadol)
Sivasagar, Assam
18th Century CE
Tallest Shiva temple in India at 32m, built by Queen Ambika. Part of three temples around Sivasagar tank.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Ahom
- Style
- Ahom
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Languages
- Assamese, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Assamese, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Tallest Shiva temple (32m). Queen Ambika built. Ahom dynasty masterpiece
Architectural Features
32m heightEgg-shaped domeGold finialSivasagar tank