Hayagriva Madhav Temple, located in the Monikut Hill of Kamrup district in Assam, is one of the popular religious places dedicated to Lord Hayagriva
Located about 28 kilometres from Guwahati, Hayagriva Madhav Temple in Hajo is an example of marvellous ancient Assamese architecture besides being a place of worship
The present stone temple structure was constructed by the King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583 and it enshrines an image of Lord Hayagriva
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Hayagriva is depicted as a God with four hands with one holding the Vedas, two holding the conch and discus (Sudarshan Chakra) and the other blessing devotees with knowledge.
The story goes that Lord Vishnu took the incarnation as a God of knowledge and wisdom to recover the Vedas or the ancient religious texts from two demons named Madhu and Kaitabja who had stolen them
One of the most attractive features of this sacred structure is the continuous row of elephants carved on the lowest level of its walls
Meanwhile, figures of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the sculptural depictions of stories from Hindu scriptures on the walls of the temple proves that it is a finest example of Assamese architecture
To bask in the sacred atmosphere and renew yourself with a surge of hope and positivity, you should definitely take time out to visit Hayagriva Madhav Temple with your family
Meanwhile, the temple is not only a site of historical wonder but also a great place to sight some beautiful black soft-shell turtles in the big pond near it known as Madhab Pukhuri