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Akashiganga is one of the most significant pilgrimage centres located at a distance of 12 kms in the north eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. This place is believed to be associated with the legend of Sati (the consort of Lord Shankar) mentioned in the 8th century Kalika Purana. Akashiganga provides a magnificent view of the River Brahmaputra that flows far below. The place is often revered for its legends which believes that Lord Shiva when saw the dead body of Sati, could not resist himself from anger and started doing Tandava (the dance of destruction). To bring him (Lord Shankar) out of attachment for the dead body (of Sati) and save the world from destruction, Lord Vishnu used his `Sudarshan Chakra` to cut the body into pieces. During this process, it is said that, the head of Sati fell in the area, located about is 12-km from Malinithan towards along in West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. This place is called Akashiganga and is a very popular as a sacred place.
Akashiganga is well connected with the nearest airport at Malinithan also known as Dibrugarh. It is also connected with the airport of Itanagar which is at a distance of 67 kms. Also the place is often visited by the Pawan Hans helicopters which have rides from Guwahati and Itanagar. Malinithan is just 12-km away from Akashiganaga, easily accessible by bus or a car.
Among the popular sights it has a Sacred Kund which has a temple near the road. From there one has to go down 100 meters down through a spiral path, where a sparkling object can be seen in the `Kund` but on going closer down, the object is invisible. Pilgrims take a holy dip in this Kund. Akashganga is well connected by the Likabali is 23 km, Malinithan is 12 km and Lilabari is 67 km from Akashiganga. Lilabari is 67 km from Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh
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