GUWAHATI: Setting an example for preservation of heritage and historical structures, the people of Puranigudam in Nagaon district have come forward to save the famous minaret of a historic mosque of the area.
Currently, the construction of NH 37 is ongoing in the area and the minaret was proving to be a hindrance in the process.
The minaret, which was hindering the construction of the ongoing works of NH 37 is being shifted after the locals decided to prevent it from getting destroyed. The minaret, which is a more than a century old, has a history attached to it and the sentiments of the locals.
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Established in 1909, the mosque in Puranigudam is one of the oldest in Assam and is seen as a symbol of religious harmony.
It was decided to shift the entire structure without damaging it. For this, the two-storeyed minaret will be moved 70 feet away from its original place.
The work to shift the minaret is being undertaken by a Haryana-based engineering firm.
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