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Late medieval · Hindu · India

Bhairabi Temple

Tezpur, Assam · 26.6181°, 92.8194°

BhairaviUndetermined
Sacred since
1600 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
c. 17th c.
Undetermined

History & significance

A Shakta shrine at Kolibari near Tezpur overlooking the Brahmaputra and the Kolia Bhomora bridge, where Bhairavi is venerated as one of the Mahavidyas. Its stone carvings have been dated to the 9th century, and the structure has suffered earthquake damage.

Sthala katha — the legend

Local tradition holds that Usha, daughter of the asura king Banasura, came regularly to this spot to worship the goddess.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined