Bagheswari Temple in Bongaigaon is one of the oldest and most famous holy places of the Hindus in Assam
Located near Birjhora Hill and surrounded by Birjhora Tea Estate, Bagheswari Temple is a sacred spot where Devi Durga’s Trishul is believed to have fell down when her body was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu just after Dakshya Yagya
The temple attracts a large crowd during Mahaastami day of Durga Puja as buffaloes are sacrificed here
The temple premises also houses an ancient temple of Lord Shiva inside a stone cave flanked either side by another two temples i.e. the temple of Bagheswari Devi and the temple of Baba Tarak Nath
Devotees goes to Bagheswari Temple to experience positivity and calmness and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati