Tilinga Mandir, a Shiva temple, located at Bordubi, about 7 km from Tinsukia town in upper Assam, is defined by the tinkling sound of thousands of bells. The temple depicts Shiva as a Yogi living in Mount Kailash with his wife Parvati and their two sons.

The temple is set amid lush tea gardens on the north bank of the Brahmaputra, away from the hustle and bustle of the town. As its name suggests, Tilinga Mandir is a temple dedicated to bells. The temple attracts a large number of people because of its peaceful surroundings and strong religious beliefs. 

In comparison to most other pilgrimage sites around the world, Tilinga Mandir is relatively new. There is history behind the temple dating back to 1965, when employees of the nearby tea gardens discovered a Shiva Linga emerging from the ground near a banyan tree. As a result, they decided to build a temple around it, which eventually became known as the Tilinga Mandir.

According to Hindu mythology, banyan trees are considered kalpavriksha, or 'wish fulfilling divine trees' and it is believed that if someone hangs a bell from the banyan tree their wish will come true. Hence one can see thousands of bells in bronze, brass, copper, and aluminium hang on fences and walls near the sacred banyan tree of Tilinga Mandir.

Pilgrims visit the shrine throughout the year, with Monday being a particularly popular day. Why Mondays? As legends goes that once Lord Shiva saved Chandra (who is also known as Somnath and Monday is governed by Moon) from losing his form. Therefore, it is believed that those who worship Lord Shiva on Mondays, can rid themselves of all their troubles. 

The Bell Temple is mystically and spiritually strong in the mind of the people. With heaps of bells, the Tilinga Mandir holds the record for hosting the largest number of bells of various sizes and types.

However, it just not about faith, a trip to the Tilinga Mandir comes with various other options for sightseeing. Situated just 15km from the bank of the Brahmaputra, one may like to visit Rukmini Island, Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakhipathar, Aiy Than, etc. Many tourists make it a point to wander around the nearby tea gardens to treat their eyes to lush greenery.