Dibrugarh: The grandeur of Devi Dol, a magnificent temple in Sivasagar dedicated to Goddess Durga, is being overshadowed by visible signs of neglect.
Inside each moidam is a vaulted chamber holding the burial of Ahom kings and queens, along with items needed for the afterlife such as royal insignia, artifacts, and even servants and livestock.
The first permanent capital of the Ahom Kingdom, Charaideo, established by King Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha, holds an important place in the region’s history. The name ‘Charaideo’ itself speaks of ...
The Moidams are the burial mounds of the Ahom kings, queens and nobles. The word Moidam is derived from the Tai word Phrang-Mai-Dam or Mai-Tam. Phrang-Mai means to put into the grave or to bury ...
was built in memory of Ahom princess Ramani Gabharu (1656-1684), the daughter of Ahom king Jayadhwaj Singha. Despite recent upgrades, the road has fallen into disrepair, with locals blaming the ...