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TEMPLES IN KAMRUP DISTRICT

The temple has bequeathed some rock-cut figures which speak eloquently of the masterly skill of the Assamese craftsmen. The sculptures also show that the worshippers there followed all the principal Hindu gods, as we find representations there of Surya, Ganesha ‘ Siva and Devi (with a scorpion as emblem) in addition to those of Visnu and his ten incarnations.The temple derives its income from the lands settled on the temple by the kings. The lands are placed in charge of the managers of the temple called Dalais.

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