Malinithan, Likabali
Malinithan situated at Likabali, headquarters of sub-division of West Siang district is a place of great sanctity, associated with the legend of Lord Krishna. There are ruins of a big temple belonging to the 14th -15th century here. Excavations have unearthed the beautifully designed basement of the temple, valuable sculptures of Indra and Airavata, Surya, Nandi Bull and other divine images, animal motifs and floral designs, carved columns and panels. |
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Bhishmaknagar Fort, Roing
Roing in Dibang valley district is known for the historical fort of Bhishmaknagar named after the king Bhismaka located at the foot of the mountains between the Dikrong and the Dibang rivers. The Bhishmaknagar Fort which was first excavated in 1996-97, testifies to the penetration of the Aryan culture into Arunachal in the 4th century A.D. The fort built with clay bricks and embellished with pottery has an elongated semi circle shape extending over an area of about 10 sq. km. |
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Parashuram Kund, Tezu
Tezu is the district headquarters of the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. There is a famous pilgrimage centre Parasuram Kund some 21km north east of Tezu. It is a shrine of all-India importance located in the lower reaches of the river Lohit. Thousands of pilgrims, visit the place in winter every year, especially on the Makara Sankranti day for a holy dip in the sacred kund which is believed to wash away one's sins. |
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