| Hatimura Temple | |
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| Name | |
| Proper name: | Hatimura Temple |
| Location | |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Assam |
| Location: | Silghat |
| Architecture and culture | |
| Primary deity: | Durga |
| History | |
| Creator: | Pramatta Singha |
The Hatimura Temple is a shakti temple, located at Silghat, Nagaon district of Assam. It was built during the reign of Ahom king Pramatta Singha in 1667 Sakabda (1745-46 AD). It used to be an important center of Shaktism in ancient Assam. The presiding goddess is Durga which is known here as Mahisamardini. Human sacrifice was said to be made at the temple’s altars.[1][2][3][4]
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