Tezpur is called the city of eternal romance.
- Usha's love for Lord Krishna's grandson Anirudha caught her father Baana's disapproving notice and so he kept Usha in isolation.
- This place now a days is known as Agnigarh.
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Tezpur |
The Tezpur town abounds in archaeological sites, hills, lakes and gardens.Da-Parbatia:
The doorframe of Da-Parbaitia is the oldest specimen of sculptural art in Assam and its carving is characteristic of the style of Gupta school of art. It dates back to 600 AD. The figurines of goddesses Ganga and Yamuna on the Jambs of the door frame are enchanting
Bamuni Hills:
The sculptural remains of Bamuni hills date back to 9th Century A.D. A cross- shaped bracket lintel ornamented with horned Kirtimukha panels contains the figures of 10 incarnations of Vishnu.
The Bhomoraguri stone inscription of the Ahom general Kalia Bhomara Barphukan and Harjjar Varman's 9 line inscription are located near Tezpur.
Chitralekha park:
The picturesque stone inscription of yore is endowed with hillocks, gardens and lakes. The Chitralekha Udyan, the most beautiful garden of Tezpur has impressive ornamental stone pillars, sculptural relics, water sports facility, lush green walkways and a small amphitheatre too. Here, the ancient and the modern co-exist in harmony.