Billeswar Devalaya
Billeswar Devalaya (Assamese: বিল্বেশ্বৰ দেৱালয়) in Belsor, Nalbari, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord 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]
| Billeswar Devalaya | |
|---|---|
বিল্বেশ্বৰ দেৱালয় | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Nalbari district |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Festivals | Maha Shivratri & Durga Puja |
| Location | |
| Location | Belsor, Nalbari district, Assam |
| State | Assam |
| Country | India |
  Location in Nalbari | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°22′54.6″N 91°21′09.4″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple architecture |
References
- "About Billeswar Devalaya". Nalbari District Website, Government of Assam.
- "Over 50 Buffaloes Sacrificed Across Assam During Durga Puja". Time8. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
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