Basudev Devalaya
Basudev Devalaya (Assamese:বসুদেৱ দেৱালয়) in Balikaria, Nalbari district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Basudev. This temple was built by Ahom King Sutanphaa (1714-1744).
History
Basudev Devalaya has a very fascinating story attached to it. As per the local folklore, once fishing net of a fisherman got stuck in a pond known as Jaymangal Beel for seven days. On the seventh day, a local named Gada Kahar had a dream of Lord Basudev wishing to be relieved from the fishing net. When the news of dream reached Ahom King Sutanphaa , he immediately tried to remove the two stones on the spot. However, because of the failing attempt, he built the temple there.
References
- ^ "About Basudev Devalaya". Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nalbari. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "Historical places in Nalbari district". Historical places - NALBARI-Zilla Parishad. Retrieved 1 September 2020.