Help Preserve Negheriting Shiva Doul Dergaon
Your donation helps preserve Negheriting Shiva Doul Dergaon 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 the Negheriting Shiva Doul is intricately linked to a remarkable act of historical preservation and royal foresight, rather than a singular construction event. Originally situated on a hillock by the volatile Dhansiri River, the ancient shrine faced constant threat from fluvial erosion. Recognizing its profound spiritual and architectural value, the illustrious Ahom King Swargadeo Rudra Singha initiated the painstaking process of dismantling the entire structure and meticulously rebuilding it at its present, more secure location. This monumental undertaking, completed between approximately 1703 and 1714 CE, ensured the survival of a sacred site whose origins potentially predate Ahom rule, possibly tracing back to earlier indigenous Kachari kingdoms, thus weaving a continuous thread of devotion through centuries of Assamese history. Following its relocation and reconstruction, the Doul stood as a testament to Ahom architectural prowess and religious syncretism, blending indigenous building traditions with the sophisticated Nagara and Orissan Kalinga styles, notably expressed through its distinctive terracotta artistry. However, its resilience was severely tested by the catastrophic Great Assam Earthquake of 1897 CE, which inflicted extensive damage upon the structure. This natural calamity necessitated significant restoration efforts in the early 20th century, a period that saw the temple painstakingly repaired and reinforced, ensuring its continued existence and reaffirming its status as an invaluable heritage monument that has repeatedly overcome adversity throughout its long and storied past.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Ahom architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Orissan Kalinga architecture style, Hindu Temple 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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- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel