The present temple of Ugra Tara was built by Ahom King Siva Singha in 1725 AD who had excavated a tank three years before. The tank, known as Jorepukhuri, is situated to the east of the temple.
In 1725 AD, Ahom King Siva Singha constructed the present Ugra Tara temple, having previously dug a water body known as Jorepukhuri three years earlier. This pond is situated to the east of the temple.