Situated on the western extremity of the Sivasagar temple complex, the temple is aligned in north-south direction. On axial plan the temple consists of sanctum proper and an attached mukhamandapa. The sikhara of the temple is domical and topped by tires of amlakas and surrounded by eight angasikharas. The exterior walls of the vimana are decorated with various divine figures. The mukhamandapa of the temple was built with brick masonry. The temple was dedicared to Devi by queen Ambika, the second wife of king Siba Singha (CE 1714-44).
Fig:Devidol, Sivasagar, Assam |
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