Hatimura Temple Explained

Hatimura Temple
Country:	India
State:	Assam
Location:	Silghat
Deity:	Durga
Established:	1745–46 CE
Creator:	Pramatta Singha

The Hatimura Temple is a Hindu temple (Shakti Pitha), located at Hatimura Post office Jakhalabandha, Nagaon district of Assam, India. It was built during the reign of Ahom king Pramatta Singha in 1667 Sakabda (1745-46 CE). It used to be an important center of Shaktism in ancient Assam. The presiding goddess is Durga which is known here as Mahisamardini. Human sacrifice was said to be made at the temple's altars.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Baruah, B. K.. Sreenivasa Murthy, H. V.. The Hatimura Temple. Hindu books universe. 12 December 2009. 30 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830185135/http://www.hindubooks.org/temples/assam/hatimura/index.htm. dead.
2. Web site: Nagaon Attraction: Hatimura Temple. Sulekha.com. 12 December 2009.
3. Web site: Hatimura Temple. Indian Temples Portal. 12 December 2009.
4. Web site: Hatimura temple at Silghat. Assam On Net. 12 December 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20071019122954/http://www.assamonnet.org/index.php?article=worshipmore. 19 October 2007.