Hajo Temples
Holy Places
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Hajo Powa Mecca (Photo Courtesy: Pearlblack15)
Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre for three religions: Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims on the banks of the Brahmaputra River at 24 kms from Guwahati. The area is dotted with a number of ancient temples (18th century) including Vishnu and Ganesha temple. Some Buddhists believe that Buddha attained Nirvana at one of the temples here. Hajo is also a Muslim pilgrimage centre since the mosque known as the Poa Mecca (1/4th Mecca) is thought to have some of the sanctity of the Mecca pilgrimage.
Summary
Category
Temple or Holy Place, Mosque or Dargah, Monastery
(Mosque, Lord Krishna, Buddhist Monastery, Lord Ganesha)
Linked Destination
Guwahati (24 Kms)