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.
History
As per historical legends, its creation is credited to King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra, in the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati. Later on, 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 too was built in the newly filled area.
References
Dighalipukhuri Park Timing
The Dighali Pukhuri Park opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 5.30 PM. So if you are visiting this place make sure you visit as per the timing.
Bibliography
- Al-Ahmed, Saikh Md Sabah, "A Tale of Four Ponds", The Assam Tribune, Guwahati, archived from the original on 19 January 2012
Coordinates: 26°11′15″N 91°45′04″E / 26.18755°N 91.751083°E