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This
maidam is sited at Sessa near Mankota road. The 'maidam' is presently
called 'Thaan' (a religious establishment) This 'maidam' is considerably
large in size. The location to the north of this maidam is called 'Lekai'.
Lekai Chetia was an officer of Ahom kingdom during the tenure of
Swragodeo Pratapsingha.
The word 'Maidam' comes from
the Ahom Language. The graveyards of the Ahoms are known as 'Maidams'
'Mai' means rest and 'dam' means dead person. This maidam has now become a
revered spot in Assam. |
