The Hayagriva Madhava Temple, located on the Monikut hill near Hajo in Assam, India, holds ancient roots dating back to the 11th century CE. Built by King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583, this stone temple enshrines Hayagriva Madhava, a form of Vishnu. The temple's unique features include a continuous row of elephant carvings and relief figures depicting Vishnu's incarnations, devotees, and scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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00:00 In this episode of Kankandme Ram, we explore the northeastern part of the country, Assam.
00:13 Nestled atop the Monicute Hill in Hajo, the majestic Hayagriva Madhav Temple stands as
00:20 a testament to India's rich cultural tapestry.
00:25 Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his unique form as a Hayagriva adorned with a horse head,
00:32 this sacred temple's history is woven into the fabric of Assam's cultural heritage.
00:47 The Assamese poet Madhav Kandali is credited with creating the Assamese version of the
00:53 Ramayana, known as the Saptakanda Ramayana.
00:59 This work is considered one of the earliest translations from Sanskrit to a regional language
01:05 and is also among the earliest examples of written Assamese.
01:09 A
01:31 unique feature of the temple is the mesmerizing row of intricately carved elephants reminiscent
01:38 of the stone-cut temples of Ellora.
01:41 The outer walls narrate stories through the figures of Vishnu's incarnations and episodes
01:46 from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
01:51 The vibrant festivities of Dhool, Bihu and Janmashtami resonate through the temple, bringing
01:58 the community together in joyous celebrations.
02:02 The sacred Madhav Pukhri pond near the temple adds to the spiritual ambience.
02:08 The continuous burning lamps in the sanctum sanctorum symbolize an unbroken connection
02:14 with the divine.
02:38 In the heart of Assam, as devotees fervently worship at the Hayagriva Madhav temple, a
02:44 similar wave of devotion is sweeping across the nation, resonating with the construction
02:50 of the Grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
03:18 Despite efforts to deny by many, it is amply clear that even the northeastern states have
03:24 a profound and visible reverence towards Shri Ram.
03:46 In the same way, the Ram Mandir is a symbol of the devotion of the devotees to the Lord.
04:15 Assam's tradition, so intricately attached with Lord Shri Ram, only goes on to show that
04:33 Karnakandme Ram stands true to the last word in northeastern part of the country as well.
04:39 (upbeat music)