Sunday, July 3, 2011

GATEWAY TO ASSAM : CHAGOLIA

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GATEWAY TO ASSAM : CHAGOLIA - gate
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In the Inter State Assam-West Bengal Border, there are two splendid arches have been constructed to welcome all people to Assam, a land of Red Rivers and Blue mountains and an indeed an amazing amalgamation of tradition and culture, style and splendour, warmth and feelings, beauty and nature, comfort and convenience... virtually everything the modern tourist could expect, for the sooth of his thirst of natural beauty.

These two arches are situated at Chagolia (Assam) on 31(A) No. National Highway, 13 km away from Agomani, the head quarter of Agomani Development Block. One is on the west of the road and other is on the east. On top of the each arch, there is a Japi (a traditional decorated sun shed). Underneath of Japi, one arch is decorated with Historical Panbari Masque and on the other one Historical Mahamaya Dham symbolizing the unity of various religions in the state.

One is equipped with a scene of Bihu Dance; on the other hand another is with a scene of Bhowaia and Satri Nritya indicating the thirst for culture and entertainment. On each of arch is decorated with the head of one-horned rhino, the state animal of Assam.The finance of the arch has been given by the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Dhubri Mr. Abdul Hamid and is inaugurated on 5th July,2003 by the MP, number of Minister of Assam and District Higher Officials amidst the presence of huge crowd.

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