Layout of the Temple
Madan Kamadev or "Pancharath" had been built
in 5 sections in the affluent nature of Brahmaputra valley.
Nagara architecture had been used in the well-sculptured
temple having images carved out of monolithic rock. Erotic
images had been sculptured in the ornamentation. Uma and
Maheswar, being the warranting deities of the temple, are
the main attraction. A six headed Bhairab, 4 armed Shiva,
terrible looking demon, men-women and others are images
present in the temple.
The deity is worshipped at the Madan-Rati temple till today.
On the full-moon night Madan Kamadeva becomes heavenly.
Possibly negligence but nobody really knows the cause of
the temples becoming ruins; but it only helps the sentimental
yearning for the golden past of the temples.
How to Get There
Road:
From Guwahati, 34-km along NH-51 on Rangia-Tezpur route
one will reach Baihata Chariali or Chaurasta. On the right
of it from 1½-km Southeast gateway further 3½-km
is situated Madan Kamadeva. Frequent bus services are there
from Guwahati, to Baihata Chariali. Mini bus is also available
over here. Buses from Rangia and Tezpur also run on this
route via Baihata Chariali.
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