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Gourisagar Pukhuri
Lake in Assam From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gourisagar Pukhuri or Gaurisagar Tank is an artificial lake in Sivasagar, Sivasagar district in the state of Assam in India.[1] It is situated 12 km away from Sivasagar.[2]
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Etymology
Gourisagar Pukhuri popularly known as Gourisagar Tank,[3] there are three temples on the north bank. DeviDoul, adorned with sandstone sculptures. In winter migratory birds visit the lake in large numbers.[4]
History
Gaurisagar Lake was constructed between 1715 and 1719 by Queen Phuleswari, who was wife of King Siva Singha.[1][2]
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