OTHERS Madan Kamdev:
Madan Kamadeva is a temple complex of 24 temples, and is popularly known as "Khajuraho of Kamrup". It is set on a hillock full of Sal and Teak forest. The temple complex was built during the period of 10th-12th century in Pal dynasty. Nagara architecture had been used in the well-sculptured temple having images carved out of monolithic rock. Erotic images had been sculptured in the ornamentation. The deity is worshipped at the Madan-Rati temple till today. It is belived that Kama or Madan, the God of Love was reborn in this place after being turn into ashes by angry Lord Shiva. The temple is in ruined form and it is now under ASI.
Road: From Guwahati, 34-km along NH-51 on Rangia-Tezpur route one will reach Baihata Chariali or Chaurasta. On the right of it from 1½-km Southeast gateway further 3½-km is situated Madan Kamadeva. Frequent bus services are there from Guwahati, to Baihata Chariali. Mini bus is also available over here. Buses from Rangia and Tezpur also run on this route via Baihata Chariali.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:
Pao Mecca
Poa Macca a unique place in Assam is considered sacred not only by Muslims but also by Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and is located at Hajo, a small town near Guwahati. It is the tomb of seer Giasuddin Auliya. It is believed that by offering prayers here the faithfuls gain one fourth of the spiritual enlightenment of what could be gained at Mecca. Hence the name - "poa" meaning one-fourth. The Pao Mecca mosque and the dargah are located on750 ft. high Gaurachol hills. It is believed that the foundation of the mosque was laid upon a handful of earth brought from Mecca. The dargah is known for its miraculous healing powers. So people of all religions make offerings at the tomb and tie a thread to a neighbouring tree or post in order to obtain the fulfillment of their prayers. The dargah has, therefore, over the century become a symbol of faith and communal harmony.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:
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Drinking water facility for the visitors
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Toilets to be renovated with modern facilities
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Canteen with sitting capacity of 10-20 people at a time
Costs and Phasing
The costs for the proposed development for the Madan Kamdev and Pao Mecca development and the proposed phase of development are as follows:
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Costs and Phasing: Madan Kamdev and Pao Mecca Tourism Development
Sr. No.
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Development
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Total Cost (in Lakh Rs.)
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Phase of Development
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Implementing Agency
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Others
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Madan Kamdev
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1
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Conservation of area, with interpretation signages to excavated artefacts
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500
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II
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Archaeology
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2
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Amenity centre
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25
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I
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Tourism Dept.
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3
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Canteen with sitting capacity of 10-20 people
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30
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II
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Tourism Dept.
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4
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Mini parking nodes as above
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40
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II
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Tourism Dept.
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Pao Mecca
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5
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Amenity centre
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45
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I
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Tourism Dept.
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6
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Beautification of area
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25
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I
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Tourism Dept.
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Total
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640
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