Sri Suryapahar

Sri Suryapahar, also known as "Hateli", is in Goalpara district of Assam in India. It is located at about 13 km away from Goalpara town. It is a famous site of archeological remains. This mountain has 7 peaks, spanning over an area of approx. 1400 acres (583.33 Hec). The mountain derives its name from the image of Sun god.

It is also a historical site famous for its terracotta, wonderful and exquisite pieces of rock-cut sculpture depicting deities of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

There are several caves, stupas, idols and shivalingas in this place. Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) had started excavation in the site in 1984 has already unearthed rock- Votive Stupas on a giant single rock, lord Vishnu with twelve hands, Goddess Durga (Mahisasuramardini), rock cut panel of Vishnu, Hari Hara, Lord Shiva, Jain Tirthankaras, Panchyatna Temple Complex, Water Reservoirs, existence of well constructed pucca structures among others. The excavated sites are believed to be of Post-Gupta Era.

As per popular belief, there exist one less than a lakh Shivalingas at this place.

An ancient Hanuman Temple exists near Surya Pahar and contains ancient idols.

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Sri Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Sri Veera Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Sri Venkateshwara National Park, Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sriharikota, Srikakulam