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Contribution of Koch Kings and Development of Saivism in Kamata- Kochbehar in Historical Perspective

Author(s) Mr. Asit Das, Dr. Madhab Chandra Adhikary
Country India
Abstract Abstract:
The Kamata-Kochbehar occupies a significant place in the religious and cultural history of North-East India. As a part of ancient Kamarupa, this area witnessed the prevalence of Saivism since early times. With the establishment of the Koch Kingdom by Maharaja Biswa Singha in the early 16th century, Saivism received systematic royal patronage and became a key instrument for political legitimacy and social integration. This paper deals with the contribution of Koch kings in the propagation and development of Saivism in Kamata-Kochbehar from a historical perspective. It traces how rulers from Biswa Singha to Sivendranarayan promoted Saivism through temple construction, land grants, appointment of Brahmins, and the synthesis of Brahmanical and tribal rituals. Prominent Saiva centers such as Jalpesvara, Banesvara, Siddhanath, Hiranayagarbha, and others flourished under royal support. The study also highlights how the Koch rulers legitimized their authority by claiming descent from Lord Siva, thereby facilitating the process of Aryanization and Hinduization while maintaining religious tolerance toward tribal beliefs. Despite the rise of Neo-Vaishnavism in the region, Saivism continued to dominate the socio-cultural life of Kamata-Kochbehar due to its alignment with the agrarian ethos of the people. The paper concludes that Saivism under Koch patronage was not merely a sectarian faith but formed the bedrock of regional identity, heritage, and cultural continuity in present North Bengal.
Keywords Keywords: Koch Dynasty, Kamata-Kochbehar, Saivism, Lord Siva, Royal Patronage, Temple Architecture, Religious Syncretism, Biswa Singha, North-East India, Koch-Rajbanshi Heritage
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.85976
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