An ancient temple of Lord Hanuman was reportedly discovered during an excavation in the Patharkandi area in Sri Bhumi district, Assam. The temple was unearthed near river Langai in Bilbari, Patharkandi. The local people expressed great happiness over the discovery of the temple.
The Hanuman temple is said to be thousands of years old. It came to light when an excavation was going on for a house in the area. The temple has an idol of Lord Hanuman at the centre with figurines of several deities around it. At the back of the temple, the entire Hanuman chalisa is inscribed.
Local people are coming forward to make arrangements for the reconstruction and preservation of the temple. A committee was reportedly formed under a person named Anil Singh to maintain the temple. Sagar Sinha, a local currently serving in the Indian Army, donated Rs 1.5 lakh for the reconstruction of the temple. The local people are hoping that the temple which is drawing huge attention from locals, will attract pilgrims from other places after reconstruction.
