Joysagar Temple

Joysagar temple is also called "Joy daul" and is located at the Northern Side of the Joysagar tank. It was built by the Ahom King Sargadeo Rudra Singha in the year 1698. Joysagar Temple is also known as " kesabari Vishnu daul " as well as "Bordaul. " The Temple complex consist of two smaller Mandir ( Ganesh Mandir and Surya Mandir) and a Bhug ghar. Joy Daul is highly ornate with the Hindu mortif of Sudershan chakra . On the exterior of the temple, day to day activities of the King and his subjects were engraved. In addition , Hindu motifs and other God and Goddesses figures were also engraved at the outer wall of the temple.

The temple is popularly known as the Kesavanarayan or Joydol Temple and built during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha (AD 1696-14) and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It stands on the eastern extremity of the northern bank of the Joysagar tank which was excavated in memory of his mother Joymati. The temple proper has an octagonal Garbhagriha or sanctum sanctorum adorned by a dome like structure and decorated with honey- comb designs and lotus medallions. Again proper lavatory facility is required. Place is very beautiful and one can seat alone and enjoy the magnificent view of Joysagar water tank.

Situated at : Joysagar Tank, 5 km from Sibsagar town Dedicated To: Lord Vishnu Built By: - Queen Madambika, wife of Shiva Singha Built In: 1734 Highlights: 300-year-old figures of Lord Vishnu Built during the reign of the renowned Ahom king, Rudra Singha, there is a set of three temples, located on the northern bank of the Joysagar tank, about five km from the township of Sibsagar. The most famous among these temples is the Joy Dol, also known as the Kesavanarayan Vishnudole. As the name suggests, the temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and His many incarnations. The temple was constructed in the year 1734 and has an octagonal shaped Garbhagriha, which is the most sacred shrine located within the temple. The Garbhagriha of Joy Dol is decorated by honey-comb designs and lotus medallions and stands adorned by a dome like structure. Just bordering the sanctum is a small brick-like structure, which was originally meant to be the kitchen house or the Bhog-Ghar. The walls of the main temple are beautifully carved with the figures of various Brahmanical divinities and the various forms of Lord Vishnu Himself. The western side of the temple has a square shaped mandapa. This connects to the sanctum, through an antara or vestibule. Besides the main sanctum in Joy Dol, there are two small temples, located behind the main shrine, dedicated to Lord Surya and Ganesha respectively. The exquisite architectural designs and patterns of the temple are indeed like a feast to the eyes of the beholder and people come from far and wide to appreciate these ancient creations of the Ahom Dynasty. The month of Bhada (as per the Hindu calendar) is very special for this temple. Naam-kirtans and prayers are held throughout the month, to honor Lord Vishnu. This is, in fact, the best month to visit the place.