Billeswar Devalaya
বিল্বেশ্বৰ দেৱালয়
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictNalbari district
DeityShiva
FestivalsMaha Shivratri & Durga Puja
Location
LocationBelsor, Nalbari district, Assam
StateAssam
CountryIndia
Billeswar Devalaya is located in Assam
Billeswar Devalaya
Location in Nalbari
Geographic coordinates26°22′54.6″N 91°21′09.4″E / 26.381833°N 91.352611°E / 26.381833; 91.352611
Architecture
TypeHindu temple architecture

Billeswar Devalaya (Assamese: বিল্বেশ্বৰ দেৱালয়) in Belsor, Nalbari, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Shiva. This temple is believed to have been built 500 years ago. [1] Buffalo sacrifice during Durga Puja is an age-old tradition and ritual in this temple. [2]

References

  1. "About Billeswar Devalaya". Nalbari District Website, Government of Assam.
  2. "Over 50 Buffaloes Sacrificed Across Assam During Durga Puja". Time8. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
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