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BOKAKHAT: Deopahar in Numaligarh, one of the significant historical sites of Golaghat district, has become a subject of academic interest among college and university students. Many students visit the site for project work. Meanwhile, today, the scenic beauty of Deopahar captivated actress and renowned Bihu dancer Madhurima Choudhury, along with Assam’s distinguished Bihu dance instructor Geetamoni Dutta.
Located three kilometers from Numaligarh and near National Highway 39, Deopahar is home to the ruins of an ancient temple from the 10th-11th century, along with unique flora and fauna. The name ‘Deopahar’ originates from its divine association. The remains of a temple, situated atop a 300-meter-high hill, are believed to have once been a Shiva temple. According to legend, the temple collapsed during the great earthquake of 1897. Some people also refer to it as ‘Deo Parbat.’ A popular folklore suggests that King Jarasandha of Magadha had camped here during his battle against Lord Krishna, leading to another name, Jarasandha Pahar. After the temple’s collapse, the present Numaligarh Baba Thaan was established. For many years, the remnants of the ancient temple lay scattered and unorganized. In 1958, the district administration handed over the area to the forest department, which later declared it a reserved forest in 1998. Subsequently, on August 19, 1999, the Governor of Assam officially declared Deopahar as a reserved forest under notification FRS.
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