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Dah Parvatiya Temple Ruins
Tezpur (Sonitpur District), Assam, India, Assam
Archaeological Site/Ruins
Gupta Period Architecture
Gupta Period
Protected Monument of National Importance (ASI) - significant Gupta ruins.
Year Built
450
Built By
Gupta Period (specific builder unknown)
Patronage
Gupta Empire or feudatories
Dah Parvatiya Temple Ruins
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Heritage Overview
Archaeological Site/Ruins
Dah Parvatiya Temple Ruins
Located near Tezpur, Assam, the Dah Parvatiya site features the ruins of a 6th-century Gupta-era temple doorway. Considered one of the oldest examples of monumental stone carving in Assam, the intricately carved doorframe depicts goddesses Ganga and Yamuna, along with floral patterns and mythological figures. These ruins, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, offer valuable insights into the region's early architectural and artistic heritage during the Gupta period, highlighting its significance.
Location
Tezpur (Sonitpur District), Assam, India(Assam)
Year Built
450
Visit Information
Visiting Hours
Sunrise to Sunset, Daily.
Entry Fee
Free entry (ASI monument ruin).
Website
https://asi.nic.in/Heritage Status
Protected Monument of National Importance (ASI) - significant Gupta ruins.
Preservation Status
Ruins, ASI conservation ongoing for Gupta remnants.
Historical Context
These 5th-6th century CE ruins are crucial evidence of early Gupta artistic influence extending deep into Assam (ancient Kamarupa). The surviving doorframe, with its depictions of Ganga and Yamuna river goddesses and classic Gupta-era vegetal scrolls and figurative style (reminiscent of Sarnath school), indicates the presence of sophisticated temple architecture and Brahmanical traditions near Tezpur (ancient Haruppeswara or proximity to Pragjyotishapura) during the Gupta and immediate post-Gupta period, significantly predating later Assamese temple styles.
Archaeological Survey
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Guwahati Circle.
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Architectural Details
Gupta Period Architecture
Gupta Period
Built by
Gupta Period (specific builder unknown)
Materials
Stone (door frame), Brick (structure ruins)
Dimensions
Height1.8m
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Excavation Details
ASI protected site. Excavations/clearance revealed significant Gupta-period ruins, most notably an ornate stone doorframe with figures of Ganga and Yamuna. Work focused on uncovering, preserving, and studying these architectural remnants.
Restoration Work
ASI preservation and consolidation of Gupta-era ruins (doorframe).
Patronage
Gupta Empire or feudatories
Construction Technique
Stone carving, Brick masonry
Architectural Influences
2 items
Building Techniques
Elaborate stone doorframe carving (Ganga-Yamuna motif), Basic brick structure remains
Coordinates
26.608200, 92.761700
Accessibility Info
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Visitor Facilities
3 items
Best Visit Times
Winter months (November to February) provide dry and pleasant conditions in Assam. Avoid the heavy monsoon season (June-September). Daytime visit necessary to view the archaeological remains properly.
Seasonal Events
1 items
Visitor Restrictions
ASI protected site. Do not touch or damage the ancient Gupta-era doorframe or other ruins. Maintain decorum suitable for a heritage site. Photography generally permitted for personal use.
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2
Is Featured
Yes
Is Published
Yes
Completion Score
67
Completion Status
in-progress
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Created At
2025-04-28T08:04:19.982836+00:00
Updated At
2025-04-28T08:04:19.982836+00:00