Doul Gobinda Temple -North Guwahati

GUWAHATI is often called gateway of North Eastern Region of India.The Ambari Excavations trace the city to 600 A.D.It used to be known as Pragjyotishpur as mentioned in Mahabharata.

Guwahati is divided by Bhramaputra river in two areas South(greater) Guwahati and North Guwahati.Most of the buisness establishments,offices ,bus station,airport,railway station etc are in South side.

The area on the north side of the river is known as North-Guwahati.One can reach here by the ferry services provided by the government or some private ones.By crossing Sariaghat Bridge one can reach here by road too.North Guwahati is a small town in itself and is mostly known for this very famous temple named SRI SRI DOUL GOBINDA TEMPLE devoted to lord Krishna.Every day hundreds of devotees gather here to offer pujas and bhog .History of this temple is as old as150 yrs.but this new structure was erected in the year 1966 by devotees by collecting public donations.

We have been visiting this temple for last 15-16 years,recently we have been visiting here more frequently as my sister-in-law Mamoni is married here and lives very near to the temple.This area is very beautiful with lots of greenery around.We go in the morning by 10 and lite diyas(earthern-lamps),and for bhog(a sweet payas made with milk,rice,sugar and dry-fruits)we buy coupons ,earlier we use to carry rice,sugar,milk everything from home ,since temple authorities started this coupon system its got very convinient.We wait till puja is finished and lord is offered bhog...once done the bhog is distributed amongst all the devotees.Temple has ample space to accomodate all the devotees.Eating prasad and bhog at the temple premises is a very beautiful experience......once the prasad and bhog distribution is finished one can collect a pot(a container) full of bhog to carry along to home on showing the coupon bought earlier.

During the hindu festival of HOLI (the color festival) the temple observes a five day long celebration.......it is during this period inside photoghraphy is allowed.DEWTA(Mamonis pa-in-law) has promised me a detailed insight if i visit the temple next Holi......which i am really looking forward to.