Guwahati: The historic Rudreswar Temple in North Guwahati, a 600-year-old architectural marvel from the Ahom era, is undergoing extensive restoration under the directive of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The State Archaeology Department has initiated this ambitious project to preserve the temple’s cultural and historical significance, aiming to restore its former glory while maintaining its architectural authenticity.
With a budget allocation of Rs 2.3 crore, the restoration work is expected to be completed within six months. To ensure authenticity, specially crafted bricks have been sourced from Sivasagar, Dibrugarh, and Goalpara. The restoration process is committed to traditional building techniques, using historical construction materials such as lime, brick dust, sand, jaggery, bael (wood apple), khilisha (fermented soybean), black gram, natural adhesives, and methi (fenugreek) seeds instead of modern cement. This meticulous approach is intended to preserve the temple’s historical essence.
A team of 10 skilled artisans is overseeing the detailed restoration work. The temple is renowned for its unique architectural style and features a historical underground tunnel, echoing the grandeur of other Ahom-era structures like Talatal Ghar and Rang Ghar. As part of the project, the restoration of this deteriorating tunnel is also underway, further enriching the temple’s historical value.
Originally constructed in 1749 by Ahom King Swargadeo Pramatta Singha in memory of his father, Swargadeo Rudra Singha, the Rudreswar Temple is a symbol of Assam’s rich cultural heritage. Once the restoration is completed, the temple is expected to attract heritage enthusiasts and tourists, boosting the region’s cultural tourism.
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