Temples in Guwahati

Umananda Temple is located on Peacock Island, near Guwahati which lies on the mighty Brahmaputra River. This place of worship is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name 'Umananda' comes from two Hindi words, namely 'Uma', which was another name for Lord Shiva’s wife and 'Ananda' which means happiness. In fact, Peacock Island is one of the smallest inhabited islands and possibly one of the most beautiful too. The surroundings of the temple make it a heaven for nature lovers.

The Kamakhya Mata Temple is Located in the City of Guwahati, Assam, India. The Temple is Dedicated To Goddess Kamakhya Mata and Sati Mata. This is the form of Mother Durga. Kamakhya Temple is one of the oldest temples in the country and thus has a long and illustrious history attached to it. The temple is said to be one of the 51 Shakti Peeth, or sacred sites associated with the goddess Shakti.

The Shri Shri Rukmini Krishna Temple Is Located in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The Temple is Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The temple is a popular tourist destination and is visited by people from all over India. it is also the largest ISKCON temple in Northeast India. There are several aartis held throughout the day. The main aarti is held at 7:30 pm.

Basistha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva situated in the city of Guwahati, Assam. The temple has been founded by the sage Basistha and is one of the Saptarishis in the Vedic tradition. This temple is said to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, associated with the goddess Shakti and a popular spot for meditation and yoga. It is a popular tourist attraction where people come to take blessings and see beautiful architecture.

Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya Temple is a Hindu temple located in Guwahati, Assam. It is dedicated to the goddess Ugratara a form of the Goddess Durga. The temple is one of the Shakti temples in Assam. This temple is a major centre for Tantric practices and popular pilgrimage sites.

Navagraha Temple is a Hindu temple with nine celestial bodies located in the southeastern part of Guwahati, Assam. There are nine Shiva lingams. They represent the nine celestial bodies. These are covered with coloured cloths representing the nine planets. There is a Shivalingam at the centre which symbolises the Sun. The best time to visit this temple is from November to March. In these months the weather is cool and devotees enjoy visiting in this month.

The Shukreswar Temple is located in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can enjoy Sitting on the steps of Sukreswar ghat and see the sun setting on the river, and boats moving across the river. It has one of the largest Lingams of Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Ahom King Parramatta Singha in the year 1744.

The Doul Govinda Temple is Located in Guwahati, Assam, India. A Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Besides, there is a Namghar along with the temple within the same premises. This Temple in Serval stories exists regarding the Deity and How the deity was brought here by the late Ganga Ram Barooah from a place called Sandhyasar near Nalbari. The temple is open throughout the year, but you can only enjoy walking on the white sands of the beaches of Brahmaputra, from the month of November to April.

Tirupati Balaji Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Guwahati, Assam. Temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara and has a very unique architectural design. The temple has regular pujas and other religious ceremonies. Temple also has a beautiful park where you can sit, relax and enjoy.