Doul Govinda Temple

After the end of Ahom rule and post-colonial era, Dirgheswari temple has observed increased Daily worship of Lord Krishna takes place in the Doul Govinda temple. The worship in the temple begins with the opening of the temple at 7 am daily. The idol of lord Krishna is bathed with traditional rituals and practices followed by “archana”. Devotees start coming to the temple after the opening of the temple to offer prayer to the lord. The process continues till the end of the day. The temple doors are closed for a period of time during noon for offering “bhog” to the lord which is followed by distribution of the “bhog” to the devotees in a hall. In the evening “Arati” is done of the lord singing devotional songs.

The Doul Govinda temple is famous for celebrating the festivals of lord Krishna. Different festivals are celebrated in the Doul Govinda temple throughout the year. Among all the festivals celebrated in the temple the festival of colors is the foremost. Holi is celebrated here with much fanfare and gaiety in the temple. The festival of Holi is celebrated for a period of five days in the temple. Local people celebrate Holi in the temple by organizing different programs. During this time of the year thousands of pilgrims gather here in the temple to celebrate the festival of colors. Janamastami is another festival celebrated with equal enthusiasm in the Doul Govinda Mandir like Holi. The celebration of the festival draws a huge number of devotees to the temple. Throughout the night ”puja” and “homjagya” is performed in the temple during Janasmastami. The temple also celebrates the Maghi Purnima festival. During this time “bhog” is prepared and distributed among the devotees.