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Haleshwar Temple
- Tezpur,Assam
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Overview
Haleshwar sanctuary is one of the most established sanctuaries of tezpur which is situated around 10kms north of Tezpur. This sanctuary is the most seasoned sanctuary worked by the lord who set up the capital of Kamrupa at Harupeswar. As indicated by Mythology, a "linga" was found by a cultivator while he was furrowing in the fields. Cultivator is otherwise called "Halowa" vernacularly so the term Haleswar is gotten from the word 'Halowa'. A sanctuary was built at first on it and later Ahom ruler Rudra Singha developed the sanctuary in 1705 A.D. The strength of this sanctuary is that it is a love put for both Vaishavites and Shivaites.
How To Reach Tezpur
Airport
The closest airport is the Saloni Airport, located at a distance of 10 km from Tezpur, in the Sonitpur district. This airport receives domestic flights from the airports at Jorhat, Guwahati and Kolkata. The main airlines operating in this area is the Indian Airlines. The airport has daily flights from Guwahati and three flights per week to Kolkata and Jorhat. From the airport, cabs and buses are available to take the passengers to the centre of the city.
Railways
The nearest major railway station is the Rangapara North Railway Station, which lies on the Misamari-North Lakhimpur railway line. A branch line of this station connects Rangapara with Tezpur. Apart from this, many trains are available from the railhead at Guwahati, which is considered as the major gateway to the northeastern zone of India.
Road
The most convenient and preferred way of commuting to Tezpur is by roadways. Frequent bus services are available to and from the city and this include both the state run and the private bus services. The ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation), operating in the state, connects all the major places of Assam like Tezpur, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Jorhat, Nagaon and Guwahati and also the neighbouring areas of Itanagar, Bamdila, Tawang and Siliguri.
Temple Address
Haleshwar Temple,
Borpukharipar, Tezpur, Assam,
India, Pincode – 784105.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.