Poa - Mecca

Poa - Mecca stands witness to the religious harmony that exists between the people of various religions in the state of Assam. It is located in Hajo that has shrines of Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists, all in one place near each other. The Muslim shrine was built by Pir Giasuddin Aulia and is known as Poa - Mecca because it is supposed to be one fourth in sanctity to Mecca.

Such interesting name of Poa - Mecca comes from the popular belief that visiting this shrine brings one fourth of the spiritual enhancement and blessings that one might have been bestowed with on a single visit to Mecca. The word 'Poa' literally translates to one fourth. The shrine of Poa - Mecca is looked upon as a holy pilgrimage for the people following Islam. It is located at a distance of 32 kms from Guwahati on the northern bank of the mighty river Brahmaputra.

Reaching Poa - Mecca near Guwahati

• By Rail: The nearest railway station to Poa - Mecca is located in Guwahati. Guwahati has trains to and from all parts of the country and even from the remote north eastern states of India.
  
  
• By Road: Guwahati is well connected by bus services from most places within and out of the state of Assam. City buses to Hajo are available from the Guwahati bus stand behind the railway station. Hajo is about 32 kms from the city on the north bank of River Brahmaputra. Taxis and private hire cabs are available to the Poa - Mecca.

Last Updated on 10 May 2011