Gourisagar Pukhuri
| Gourisagar Pukhuri | |
|---|---|
| Gaurisagar Tank | |
Gaurisagar Lake | |
| Location | Sivasagar district, Assam, India |
| Coordinates | 26°56′37.5″N 94°32′16.45″E / 26.943750°N 94.5379028°E |
| Type | Tank |
| Etymology | Sivasingha |
| Built | 1715 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Gourisagar Pukhuri | |
Gourisagar Pukhuri or Gaurisagar Tank is an artificial lake in Sivasagar, Sivasagar district in the state of Assam in India.[1] It is situated 12 km away from Sivasagar.[2]
Etymology
Gourisagar Pukhuri popularly known as Gourisagar Tank,[3] there are three temples on the north bank. DeviDoul, adorned with sandstone sculptures. In winter migratory birds visit the lake in large numbers.[4]
History
Gaurisagar Lake was constructed between 1715 and 1719 by Queen Phuleswari, who was wife of King Siva Singha.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Barkataki, S. (1969). Assam. National Book Trust, India. ISBN 978-0-8426-1142-8.
- ^ a b Sajnani, Manohar (2001). Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-017-2.
- ^ Kar, Devashish (2020-10-23). Community-Based Fisheries Management: A Global Perspective. Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-12-823247-7.
- ^ "Gaurisagar Tank and Doul | Sivasagar | Government Of Assam, India". sivasagar.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-10-30.