Chanda's Merghar

Chanda's Merghar is in Kamrup district of Assam in India. It is located at Chaygaon. Ruins of 'Merghar' (a specially built sealed house for the newly wed couple to prevent entry of snakes) and replica of Siva idols are still found around this site.

The mythological story attached to this site tells us that there was a merchant named Chanda Saudagar. He had a son named Lakhindar. Chanda was a devotee of Lord Shiva. Once he was cursed by 'Nag Devata' (the God of Snake) that he would have no descendants any further as his only son would be killed on the latter's wedding night. Chand Saudagar, therefore made this Merghar for his son Lakhindar and his daughter-in-law Beula. Lakhindar and his bride were confined in this Merghar, however, despite all efforts, Lakhindar died of snakebite.

Beula, then started praying god. It was her relentless offerings and prayers that ultimately saved her husband, whose life was restored by the god.