India is the
religious nation having various pilgrimage centers in different locations. Hajo
is one of the ancient holy places particularly for three communities such as
Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims. The biggest river of India Brahmaputra touches
the city and next big city Guwahati is located at only distance of 24 kms. Hajo
is the city of Assam, India having countless ancient temples. The temple
Hayagriva Madhava is famous in Hajo. Another temple of Lord Ganesha was
constructed by the Ruler Pramatta Singha in year 1744. Few more shrines of Hajo
are Shiva temple and Kedareswara Temple built during the ruling period of
Rajeswar Singha.
Taking
pleasure of hill in Hajo is also possible as the famous temple Hayagriva
Madhava is located on Monikut hill. Few Buddhists consider the Hayagriva
Mahhava temple as first attained heaven by Buddha.
Locations
for tourist in Hajo are Hayagriva Madhava Mandir and Madan Kamdev Temple. However,
Hayagriva shrine is located in outskirts of the Hajo and Madan Kamdev shrine is
located at distance of 42 kms from the central part of the city. Madan Temple
is constructed on the hill Dewangiri.
This
historical religious place is having many other small temples so tourist will
get lots of things to learn about the religious past of East India. Hajo is
themost interesting place of Assam with many shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu,
Goddess Durga, Lord Siva, Buddha and the Muslim saint. The city was ruled by
different rulers at various periods. Mughals, Kochs, and Ahoms were the major
rulers of the city. This temple place is having oldest shrine of India as
Hayagrib Madhab so it's having a big spiritual value for Indians. The unique
structural design of the temple is also reason for popularity of shrine.
The city was
identified by different names at intervals like it was known as Apurnabhava in
11th century, though some people described the city as Manikuta. City got
another name in 14th Century AD as BishnuPuskar and in 18th century it was
recognized as Manikutgram. Later the city was renamed to Hajo in Ahom ruling
period. During the period of Mughal ruler’s city was identified as Sujanagar or
Sujabad. Experts believe the Gautama Buddha breathe his last breath in Hajo.
Attractive
places in Hoja are
Hayagriva
Madhava temple: 30 miles away from Guwahati is first choice for visitors in
Hajo. The idol of Lord Vishnu resembles the Jagannath idol at Puri, Orissa.
Earlier this shrine was damaged by Kalapahar who destroyed countless temples of
India in various states. However, Ruler of Koch Emperor Raghudev rebuilt the
temple in 1543.
Powa-Mecca:
The masjid known as Powa-Mecca is one more attraction for visitors. This muslim
temple is constructed just near the Madhava so travelers did not have to travel
for longer to reach the spot. This mosque was constructed in 1657 by Mir
Lutufullah-i-Shiraji. The Mughal ruler Shahjahan gave the permission to Shiraji
for construction of Mecca. Once tourist reaches Mecca they can also visit the
grave of Gyasuddin Aulia located near the Mecca wall.
Tourist can
also take pleasure of Guwahati, Tezpur, Pabitora (famous for wildlife
sanctuary) and many other places.
Attaining to
Hajo:
By Air:
closest airport is Guwahati serving as commercial capital the state Assam.
Flights to Guwahati is available from different parts of the country, through
only domestic airlines are offering the flights for such airport.
By Rail:
closest railhead is Guwahati too so tourist must look for the ways to reach
Guwahati to reach Hajo.
By Road:
Hajo is easily reachable by road and bus are most convenient transport method.
Direct buses from several parts of state are available for Hajo but reaching
Guwahati could be best option for the visitors.