This small river island is situated in the midst of the Brahmaputra river near Guwahati. The rocky outcrop bears archaeological carvings, inscription and figures. The rock-cut sculptures of Surya, seated image of Ganesha, Visnu and forms of ten avataras are beautifully carved on the outcrop . Rock inscriptions are engraved in late Brahmi and Nagari characters. A pillar is provided at the site probably for indicating the danger spot during rainy season when the island gets submerged by river water.
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Fig: The Carvings Inscriptions and Pillar on the Urvashi Island