00:00 In this episode of Kankandme Ram, we explore the northeastern part of the country, Assam.
00:13 Nestled atop the Monicute Hill in Hajo, the majestic Hayagriva Madhav Temple stands as
00:20 a testament to India's rich cultural tapestry.
00:25 Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his unique form as a Hayagriva adorned with a horse head,
00:32 this sacred temple's history is woven into the fabric of Assam's cultural heritage.
00:47 The Assamese poet Madhav Kandali is credited with creating the Assamese version of the
00:53 Ramayana, known as the Saptakanda Ramayana.
00:59 This work is considered one of the earliest translations from Sanskrit to a regional language
01:05 and is also among the earliest examples of written Assamese.
01:09 A
01:31 unique feature of the temple is the mesmerizing row of intricately carved elephants reminiscent
01:38 of the stone-cut temples of Ellora.
01:41 The outer walls narrate stories through the figures of Vishnu's incarnations and episodes
01:46 from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
01:51 The vibrant festivities of Dhool, Bihu and Janmashtami resonate through the temple, bringing
01:58 the community together in joyous celebrations.
02:02 The sacred Madhav Pukhri pond near the temple adds to the spiritual ambience.
02:08 The continuous burning lamps in the sanctum sanctorum symbolize an unbroken connection
02:14 with the divine.
02:38 In the heart of Assam, as devotees fervently worship at the Hayagriva Madhav temple, a
02:44 similar wave of devotion is sweeping across the nation, resonating with the construction
02:50 of the Grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
03:18 Despite efforts to deny by many, it is amply clear that even the northeastern states have
03:24 a profound and visible reverence towards Shri Ram.
03:46 In the same way, the Ram Mandir is a symbol of the devotion of the devotees to the Lord.
04:15 Assam's tradition, so intricately attached with Lord Shri Ram, only goes on to show that
04:33 Karnakandme Ram stands true to the last word in northeastern part of the country as well.
04:39 (upbeat music)
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