Review Rang Ghar - Guwahati

Maan Patowary

Ranghar is said to be one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters in Asia,the building was first constructed during the reign of Swargadeo Rudra Singha. The Rang Ghar was the logo of the 33rd National Games held in Guwahati, in February 2007.The Rang Ghar was built specially for enjoyment of recreational/sports activities by the royal families and public of the Ahom dynasty. The dimention of Rang Ghar is a two storied masonry monumental structure of 12 meter height, with a dome type roof, thick masonry walls and a series of arch openings at both floors.

Manash Barman

Rang Ghar's pool tables in Guwahati offer an affordable and enjoyable gaming experience. With 30 minutes priced at 100 rupees and 1 hour at 150 rupees, it's the most pocket-friendly option in town. The tables are well-maintained, and the playing surfaces ensure smooth shots. Whether you're a serious player or looking for a casual game, Rang Ghar provides an accessible and budget-friendly option to indulge in your pool skills. It's a great place to have fun with friends or family without straining your wallet.

Sunil Borah

It was a nice place to have fun and spend good times with young kids. With lots of options for kids to play around and adults to play and enjoy coffee or tea or soft drinks for that matter, and to enjoy the GS road view. Prices were also not very expensive and staff were also cool enough to tolerate. But now I got to know that the place has been shut down. Unfortunate to know that.

LAKHINATH KONCH

The Rang Ghar (Assamese: [ɹɔŋɡʱɔɹ]), (Assamese: ৰংঘৰ, rong ghor meaning "House of Entertainment") is a two-storeyed building which once served as the royal sports-pavilion where Ahom kings and nobles were spectators at games like buffalo fights and other sports at Rupahi Pathar (pathar meaning "field" in Assamese) - particularly during the Rongali Bihu festival in the Ahom capital of Rangpur. It is three kilometres (1.9 mi) away from the center of Sivasagar Town. Situated by the side of the Assam Trunk Road, it lies to the northeast of the Rangpur Palace, a seven-storied royal complex comprising the Talatal Ghar and the Kareng Ghar. Said to be one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters in Asia, the building was first constructed during the reign of Swargadeo Rudra Singha with bamboo and wood. It was later rebuilt with brick by Swargadeo Pramatta Singha in AD 1744–1751. The roof of the Rang Ghar is shaped like an inverted royal Ahom long boat. The base of the monument has a series of arched entrances, while atop the roof sits a decorative pair of carved stone crocodiles. Many of the arched entrances have retained little more than their brick framework, with mere vestiges of sculptural adornments here and there. The Ahoms, who used special, thin, baked bricks, did not use cement but a paste of rice and eggs as mortar for their construction, a pulse called Maati Maah and a fish named Borali Mach in Assamese. They also made use of powdered mixed lime and bricks to cover the surface of the inner walls. It is said that this layer of powder used to keep the inside of the Rang Ghar cool. The adjoining field, known as Rupohi Pothar, wore a festive look when games like bull-fight, cock-fight, elephant fight, wrestling, etc., were held on different occasions during the Ahom rule. Rang Ghar, besides standing as the royal pavilion, also contributed in spreading the games to different parts of the kingdom and its neighbouring States. About a kilometer to the northeast of the Rang Ghar is the Joysagar Pukhuri. This is a man-made tank, encompassing an area of about 120 bighas of land. It was dug in memory of Joymoti Konwari, mother of Rudra Singha - the most illustrious of the Ahom kings.