The mesmerizing Stone Sculptures of Deopahar, Assam

The long, steep steps of DEOPAHAR, which hide the beautiful story of 10th-11th AD, are very hard to believe until you climb to its peak. The tough steps are rewarding once you scale them, and you will be greeted by the cool, calm breeze of fresh air coming from the surrounding lush green tea estates. A sight to cherish.

The top of the steep hill has ruins of a majestic temple made of stones. The base itself describes the strong and beautiful temple's golden history. The hilltop is full of carved stone sculptures scattered all around. 

As the temple is believed to be built during 10th-11th AD and the carvings carry characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, it is perhaps one of its kind in the world where both epics have been represented.

Deopahar is also has another feather in its cap: it is a stopover for the Giant Bees, making the giant bee Hive on the Bhelue tree ( local name ).

A must-visit place to explore the stone-carved sculptures and history.

 A tourist spot of Assam, Northeast India.

(All pictures are copyrighted (C) by Sidheswar Kumar Mishra, prop.  Assam Discovery