Prime Attractions
Ruins of Durga Temple
Relics of stone images of Malinithan came to be noted from
the early twenties of the present century. In course of
series of excavation from 1968 and ending 1971, ruins of
temples and valuable scriptures were unearthed at this site.
The fame of Malinithan as a holy place of worship draws
a large number of visitors and piligrims.
The site excavated has beautifully designed and decorated
basement of a temple, divine images, icons of deities, animal
motifs and floral designs, carved columns and panels. These
rich granite sculptures that are discovered belong to 14th
-15th century, the more important being 'Indra' on Airavat
or Airabat (elephant), 'Surya' (Sun God) on Chariot, Mayurasan
(peacock-seat) along with more than 100 Gods And Goddesses,
dancing Yakshi, Images of erotic twins on the arch and a
huge 'Nandi' bull. A Shivalinga, made of falic stone is
also present over here. The temple at Malinithan is dedicated
to Goddess Durga and is built on the classical tradition
of Orissa.
A Legend
According to a Purana, on the way to Dwarka from Bhismaknagar
(also spelt as Bhishmaknagar), Sri Krishna with his newly
married wife Rukmini Devi begged blessings of Goddess Parvati.
Devi Parvati greeted the newly married couple with wreath.
So unique was the stringing of the garland that overwhelmed
Krishna called Devi Parvati as " Sucharu Malini",
meaning, a lady who strings garlands beautifully - hence
from Malini to Malinithan being the name.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport from Malinithan is Leelabari or Dibrugarh
in Assam. A helipad is also situated at Along.
Rail:
Nearest railway station is Silapathan, Assam.
Road:
One can reach Malinithan by bus or car from Guwahati (Assam),
as well as by bus from Itanagar.
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