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Billeswar Devalaya

Coordinates: 26°22′54.6″N 91°21′09.4″E / 26.381833°N 91.352611°E / 26.381833; 91.352611
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Billeswar Devalaya
বিল্বেশ্বৰ দেৱালয়
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNalbari district
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivratri & Durga Puja
Location
LocationBelsor, Nalbari district, Assam
StateAssam
CountryIndia
Billeswar Devalaya is located in Assam
Billeswar Devalaya
Location in Nalbari
Geographic coordinates26°22′54.6″N 91°21′09.4″E / 26.381833°N 91.352611°E / 26.381833; 91.352611
Architecture
TypeHindu temple architecture

Billeswar Devalaya (Assamese: বিল্বেশ্বৰ দেৱালয়) in Belsor, Nalbari, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Shiva. This temple is believed to have been built 500 years ago. [1] Buffalo sacrifice during Durga Puja is an age-old tradition and ritual in this temple. [2]

References

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  1. ^ "About Billeswar Devalaya". Nalbari District Website, Government of Assam.
  2. ^ "Over 50 Buffaloes Sacrificed Across Assam During Durga Puja". Time8. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2019.