Sri Surya Pahar, a site famous for archaeological remains, lies in the Goalpara district. Composed of 7 peaks, spanning over an area of approx. 1400 acres, which is located about 13 Kms away from Goalpara town, on the western side.
SThe Archeological Survey of India has protected this site of National Importance. It is also a historical site famous for its terracotta, wonderful and exquisite pieces of rock-cut sculpture depicting deities of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
One can get a panoramic view of the Brahmaputra and the confluence of the Dudhnoi and Krishna rivers near Ujir's Char village in the northern direction from the Suryapahar.
In this site innumerable statues and engraving of idols, Shivalings caressed by streams, Stupas- some as tall as four feet and Caves are found.
Votive Stupas on a giant single rock, lord Vishnu with twelve hands, Goddess Durga, rock cut panel of Vishnu, Hari Hara, Lord Shiva, Jain Tirthankaras, Panchyatna Temple Complex, Water Reservoirs, the existence of well constructed pucca structures among others.
As per popular belief, there exist one less than a lakh Shivalingas in total in Surya Pahar, which tragically fails it to claim the place as Kashidham! However, Suryapahar may be considered the second Kashidham.
"Sri Sri Surya Mela" is held every January for three days, starting on Maghi Purnima day. Thousands of devotees and visitors throng there during the period. Visitors from other places including foreigners also visit.
"The name Sri Suryapahar was derived from the image of Surya Devata (The Sun-God). It is the only site in North-Eastern where people belonging to different faiths had perhaps enjoyed a common platform for worshipping their Gods, Goddesses and Avatars.