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Spiritual
Shree Shree Hari Mandir
Nalbari’s best-known temple. During the Ras festival the town fills with lights, tableaux of Krishna’s life and a big fair.
Nalbari
Temple town of Lower Assam
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HeadquartersNalbari
RegionLower Assam
Best timeOct – Mar
From Guwahati≈ 70 km · 1.5–2 hrs
Nalbari is known for its many old shrines and lively festivals, especially the Ras utsav at the Hari Mandir. It is an easy stop between Guwahati and Barpeta.
Places to visit in Nalbari
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Heritage
Bilbeswar Devalaya, Belsor
Locals date this Belsor shrine of Lord Shiva back around five centuries. Come at Durga Puja to see its old customs at their liveliest.
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Spiritual
Basudev Devalaya, Balikaria
A village temple of Lord Basudev in Balikaria — small, calm and full of everyday devotion.
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Spiritual
Ganga Pukhuri, Barkuriha
A wide holy tank at Barkuriha. Each Ashok Astami, families travel here to remember loved ones they have lost, and a fair springs up around the water.
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Culture
Village doul temples
Many villages keep a tiered “doul” shrine for the Holi (Doul Utsav) festival — the one at Purna Daichapra is a fine example.
Best time to visit Nalbari
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October to March. The Ras festival (usually November) is the highlight of the year.
How to reach Nalbari
By airLGBI Airport, Guwahati — about 75 km.
By trainNalbari station on the Guwahati–New Bongaigaon main line (via Rangiya).
By roadAbout 70 km from Guwahati via NH 27.
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