Nagshankar Temple

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Nagshankar, in northeastern Assam’s Biswanath district, has been designated a model temple for turtle conservation.

About Nagshankar Temple

• It is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• It is situated on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra within the administrative district of Biswanath in Assam.
• It is said to have been built by King Narasankar of Nagakha in the 4th century AD. 
• Later on it was repaired by Ahom king Su-sen-pha in 1480. 
• The temple premises feature a large pond, whichhouses 250-300 of the world’s rarest species of turtles. 
  • Among the species, black softshell, Indian softshell, and Malayan softshell are found.
  • Some of these turtles are even believed to be hundreds of years old. 
• Its campus also has animals like peacocks, deer, and pythons.

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Nagshankar Temple FAQs

Q1. In which Indian state is the Nagshankar Temple located?

Ans. Assam

Q2. Who is said to have originally built the Nagshankar Temple?

Ans. It is said to have been built by King Narasankar of Nagakha in the 4th century AD. 

Q3. What unique feature does the temple pond contain?

Ans. Rare species of turtles

Source: TH