Haleswar Temple
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Haleshwar temple is one of the oldest temples of tezpur
which is located about 10kms north of Tezpur. This temple is
the oldest temple built by the king who established the
capital of Kamrupa at Harupeswar. This temple of Haleswsar
is a praying point for various communities. According to
Mythology, a ‘linga’ was found by a cultivator while he was
ploughing in the fields. Cultivator is also known as
‘Halowa’ vernacularly so the term Haleswar is derived from
the word ‘Halowa’. A temple was constructed initially on it
and later Ahom king Rudra Singha constructed the temple in
1705 A.D. |