The graceful temple of brick and stone masonry was constructed by the Ahom king Siba Singha (CE 1714-44). It is one of the tallest among the Ahom temples in Assam. The temple stands on the southern bank of Sibasagar tank and aligned in north-south direction. The temple is comprised of garbhagriha, antarala and mandapa. The plan of the garbhagriha is octagonal and made of ashlar masonry stones up to the vimana. The floor of the garbhagriha is comparatively at lower level. The outer walls are decorated with sculptures of various Brahmanical gods and goddesses, geometric and floral designs. The sikhara is typically curved in rekhanagara style and adorned with four angasikharas at the four corners. The apex of the sikhara is crowned with successive tires of kalasas and topped by an ayudha of the deity. The mandapa is also built with brick masonry with char-chala covering and topped by tires of amlakas similar to the main sikhara. There is an ancient enclosure wall and a gateway to enter into the temple complex.
 Fig:Sivadol, Sivasagar,Assam |
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