Deopani Durga Mandir
Goddess Durga temple · Bokajan (Borsewaguri, Deopani), Karbi Anglong, Assam, India
Deopani Durga Mandir is a Hindu temple of the Shakta tradition dedicated to Goddess Durga, standing on the national highway at Borsewaguri, near Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, Assam. Wikipedia describes it as an ancient temple of Devi Durga in Assam, and its pin code is listed as 782470.
The temple's own website places it among the tea gardens of the Karbi Anglong hills, less than an hour's drive from Golaghat and about an hour from Dimapur by way of Bokajan. This is why the temple is often associated with Golaghat although it lies in Karbi Anglong district.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Deopani Durga Mandir
According to Wikipedia, the temple is dedicated to Durga and Durga Puja is celebrated here every year. The temple's official website calls Durga Puja its major event and says the festival draws large crowds, quoting a figure of about 90,000 visitors during the festival alone; this is the temple's own claim and has not been independently verified.
The official site also says the Roy family performs the daily rituals through designated priests, and that visitors may sometimes see the bhog offering and aarti before the inner sanctum closes. The temple is managed by a trust, according to Wikipedia.
Heritage
History of Deopani Durga Mandir
Wikipedia records that the temple's idol was unearthed by Surendra Nath Roy, known as Nunu Babu, a tea planter, on the family-owned Deopani Tea Estate, together with other archaeological material. The temple was then founded a short distance from the spot where the idol was found.
Wikipedia adds that a significant number of archaeological finds from the Deopani area have been documented, citing the IGNCA's resources on archaeological sites in Assam, the Karbi Anglong district administration's archaeology page and the Government of Assam's 2019-20 budget speech. The temple's website describes its origin as a remarkable story but, in the page read, does not give a founding date or tell the discovery in detail, so no year is stated here.
Architecture and sacred features
The sources consulted do not describe the architecture of the temple, so no details of its structure, dimensions or sculpture are given here. The setting, according to the temple's website, is green hill country amid tea gardens beside the highway.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
This is a working temple managed by a trust, so dress modestly and follow the instructions of the priests and temple staff. Crowds are large during Durga Puja, so plan travel well ahead. The sources read do not give darshan timings or entry rules; confirm them with the temple trust through its official website before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with Trust (per Wikipedia) (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 1 November 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Festivals at Deopani Durga Mandir
Durga Puja
Location
How to Reach Deopani Durga Mandir
Wikipedia gives the address as Asian Highway 1, Borsewaguri, Bokajan, Karbi Anglong, Assam 782470; the temple's website writes it as NH39, Deopani T.E., Borsewaguri, Bokajan. The website says the temple is less than an hour's drive from Golaghat and an hour's drive from Dimapur via Bokajan.
Because of COVID-19, the temple's website says it also offers online puja. Check the official site for current arrangements.
Location: Bokajan (Borsewaguri, Deopani), Karbi Anglong, Assam, India
More in Hindu temples in Assam · Goddess Durga temples
Questions
Deopani Durga Mandir: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deopani Durga Mandir?
It is on the highway at Borsewaguri near Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, Assam (pin 782470). The temple's website says it is less than an hour's drive from Golaghat.
Which deity is worshipped at Deopani Durga Mandir?
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and belongs to the Shakta tradition, according to Wikipedia.
How was the Deopani idol found?
Wikipedia records that tea planter Surendra Nath Roy, known as Nunu Babu, excavated the idol on his family's Deopani Tea Estate, and the temple was founded a short distance away.
Who manages the temple?
A trust manages it, according to Wikipedia. The temple's website says the Roy family performs the daily rituals through designated priests.
When is the main festival?
Durga Puja is celebrated here every year and is the temple's major event according to its website. Dates change each year with the lunar calendar.
Can I offer puja online?
The temple's website says it offers online puja, introduced because of COVID-19. Check the site for current details.
Sources and attribution
Further reading: Deopani Durga Mandir on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Spotted an error? Write to info@hindutone.com — see our editorial policy.
Pilgrim Circuit