Temples in Guwahati

Umananda Temple is located on Peacock Island that lies on the mighty Brahmaputra River. This serene place of worship is named after and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The name 'Umananda' comes from the 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 island and possibly one of the most beautiful too. The surroundings of the temple and the divine but understated beauty of the island make it a haven for nature lovers.

The Kamakhya Mata Temple is Located in 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. It is believed that this temple was built in the 8th-9th century during the Mlechcha dynasty.

The Shri Shri Rukmini Krishna Temple Is Located in city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The Temple is Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The ISKCON temple belongs to the ISKCON Society founded by Sri Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple is named after Lord Krishna's wife Rukmini. Inside the temple, one will find beautifully dressed idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Rukmini.

The Basistha Temple is located in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The history of the Basistha Ashram where the temple is located dates back to the Vedic age. According to legend the ashram was founded by the great saint Basistha. Temple in the ashram stands on the bank of the three mythical mountain streams-Sandhya, Lalita, Kanta- originating from the hills of Meghalaya, which becomes the rivers Basistha and Bahini/Bharalu flowing through the city.

The Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya is located in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The temple is dedicated to Maa Ugratara who is known as on of the form of Goddess Durga. It is one of the shakti peethas. The navel of the Goddess Sati fell at the place where the present temple is situated. The temple was built by the Ahom king Siva Singha in 1725 A.D. who had excavated a tank three years before. The tank, known as Jorepukhuri, is situated to the east of the temple. The tank still exists, though the upper section of the temple was destroyed by a devastating earthquake. This was however rebuilt by a local citizen.

The Navagraha Temple is located in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The temple is dedicated to all the 9 planets (grah). In the temple there are 9 phallic emblems of Lord Shiva, each clad in a different coloured cloth representing Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. At the same time, the temple is also a research center of both astrology and astronomy. The temple was built by the King Rajesvar Singha in 1752 A.D.

The Shukreswar Temple is located in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built by the Ahom King Pramatta Singha in the year 1744.