Help Preserve Malinithan Temple Likabali
Your donation helps preserve Malinithan Temple Likabali through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The genesis of Malinithan is deeply entwined with the Puranic narrative of Krishna and Rukmini, positing the site as a sacred resting place following Rukmini's abduction from Vidarbha. Legend recounts that Bhagavan Krishna and Devi Rukmini paused here, where Devi Parvati, pleased by their devotion, blessed them with garlands of flowers, thus bestowing the name "Malinithan" – "Place of Malini" or "Garland-giver." This mythological underpinning provided profound sanctity, attracting the patronage of the Chutiya kings who subsequently developed it into a prominent Shakti *pitha* during their dominion, thereby fusing ancient lore with regional political and religious aspirations. Archaeological excavations at Malinithan have unearthed significant remnants that illuminate its historical trajectory and religious character. Discovered structures include the plinth of a main temple, remains of *mandapas*, and a *garbhagriha*, alongside a rich assemblage of sculptures depicting Surya, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Nandi, and various *apsaras* and animal motifs. These findings confirm a vibrant syncretism of Shaiva, Shakta, and Vaishnava traditions flourishing under Chutiya patronage, particularly during the 14th-15th centuries CE. The architectural fragments, exhibiting a blend of Nagara and Kalinga styles with local Assamese influences, underscore Malinithan's role as a vital cultural conduit in Northeast India's pre-Ahom period.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Nagara architecture style, Kalinga architecture style, Assamese architecture style, Traditional Arunachali architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Malinithan Temple Likabali preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel