[22] TEMPLE PERSONNEL IN ASSAM: STRUCTURE, ROLE AND SOCIO-RELIGIOUS FUNCTIONS: How to Cite the Article: Himarjyoti Talukdar (2026). Temple Personnel In Assam: Structure, Role and Socio-Religious Functions. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews, 5(5),269-282. https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i5.2026.269-282

Dr. Himarjyoti Talukdar

Authors

Dr. Himarjyoti Talukdar Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Boko Kamrup, Assam, India Pin -781123

Abstract

North-East India is the abode of an almost bewildering variety of communities. Assam is a melting pot, where culture, heritage, lifestyle,
tradition, faith and belief of the Aryans have formed a rich tapestry of multicultural yarns of distinct heritage. The land of Assam is with its
beautiful temples beckons all those who want to be the part of supernatural environment. In Assam there are many important temples and sacred shrines belonging to different religion. These have made the Assam a sacred place and also exhibit the religious tolerance of the people. Most of these holy sites are situated amidst some breathtaking scenic places giving the pilgrims a peak into the natural beauty of Assam along with the opportunity to worship the gods and ask for their benedictions. The nature of specialization in various jobs at a place of pilgrimage is an important factor to be consideration for the classification of the sacred specialists. In this paper an attempt has been made to reflect the structure, role and socio-religious functions of temple personnel of two Shiva temple of Assam viz.
Sukreswara and Umananda temple located in the Guwahati City, Assam,India.