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Tezpur, Assam · 26.6181°, 92.8194°
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.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Local tradition holds that Usha, daughter of the asura king Banasura, came regularly to this spot to worship the goddess.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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