Dighalipukhuri
Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri[1][2] is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
Legend
As per the legend constructed by the Brahmin pandits in the 16th or 17th century Yogini Tantra, its creation is credited to King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati.
History
It was used by the Ahoms as a naval dockyard. Its access to the Brahmaputra was eventually closed, and during colonial times, that portion was further filled on which the Circuit House was built.
Later, the Gauhati High Court building was built in the newly filled area.
Urban legend
The VIP road of Dighalipukhuri has been claimed to be scary during the night and can gave an eerie feeling to travellers passing through the road alone at night. Many people during their late night walks have claimed to have seen ghosts sitting atop the trees lining the Dighalipukhuri Park.[3]
Dighalipukhuri Park Timing
The Dighali Pukhuri Park opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 5.30 PM.
References
- ^ India. Parliament. Rajya Sabha (2003), Parliamentary Debates: Official Report, Volume 200, Issue 4, Council of States Secretariat, 05-Dec-2003 - India,
- ^ The Indian Newspaper Society Press Handbook (2007), p.774
- ^ Barasha Das (16 May 2020). "Ghost Stories of Guwahati". Gplus. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
Bibliography
- Al-Ahmed, Saikh Md Sabah, "A Tale of Four Ponds", The Assam Tribune, Guwahati, archived from the original on 19 January 2012
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