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 Temple info -3193 கோயில் தகவல்-3193 Janardana Temple, Kamrup, Guwahati Weather :  Tags :  Temple Timings :  Sunrise - Sunset Time Required :  1 - 2 hrs Entry Fee :  No Entry Fee Janardana Temple, Guwahati Overview  Perched on the hillock of Shukleshwar on the Shukleshwar ghats of the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati, Janardana Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Brahmaputra river and the lush green valleys of Guwahati, the shrine is a mesmerising spot and a sight to behold. The origin of the temple cannot be traced; however, it is believed to have been renovated sometime in the 17th century. The shrine is a wonderful amalgamation of Buddhist and Hindu architectural styles, incorporating design elements from both of them. The interior walls are milky white with elaborate carvings of deities all over them. The main sanctum of the temple enshrines a Buddhist statue and is a revered place of meditation and worship by ...

 Temple info -3190 கோயில் தகவல்-3190   Navagraha Temple       3.5   /5 (39 Votes) Weather :  Tags :  Temple Timings :  4:00 AM - 9:00 PM Time Required :  1-2 hrs Entry Fee :  No entry fee Navagraha Temple, Dispur Overview  The Navagraha temple is a small yet significant Hindu temple that is perched atop the Chitrasal hills in Dispur in the southeastern part of Guwahati, Assam in the north-eastern part of India. This one-of-a-kind temple is dedicated to the nine planets that constitute the solar system, with each planet represented by Shivalingam, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Since the temple is dedicated to the solar planets, it holds great importance among astrologers and astronomers. One can always find a long queue of people here who wish to appease the stars and get luck to favour them. You can also see the bird's eye view of the city from this temple, which is a stunning sight to see as well.   Other than the e...

 Temple info -1982 கோயில் தகவல் -1982 Umananda Devaloi (Pron: ˈʊməˌnændə ˈdeɪvəˌlɔɪ) is a Shiva temple located at the Umananda Island (Peacock Island) in the middle of river Umananda Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism Deity Shiva Festival Mahashivaratri Location Guwahati State Assam Umananda Temple is located in GuwahatiUmananda Temple Shown within Guwahati Geographic coordinates 26°11′47″N 91°44′43″E Architecture Creator Constructed by Garhgayan Sandikai Borphukan on the orders of Gadadhar Singha Completed 1694 Entrance of Umananda Temple Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati. It is known as smallest inhabited riverine island in the world. Country boats that are available on the bank of Brahmaputra take the visitors to the island. The mountain on which the temple has been built is known as Bhasmacala.It was built in 1694CE in the order of King Gadadhar Singha but was broken down by an earthquake in 1867. Legend ...

 Temple info- 35 கோயில் தகவல் -35 Kamakya temple, Guwahati While large  percentage of people in India continue to remain aloof when it comes to speaking out loud about menstruation and the issues faced by women, a temple that is well worn with time celebrates one of the most natural biological processes. The Kamakhya temple is not just a famous pilgrimage site in Assam, but is also a unique temple in the country. The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati Located on the Nilachal hill in the capital city of Guwahati, the deity of the temple, Kamakhya Devi is revered as the ‘Bleeding Goddess’. It is believed that the ‘Garvagriha‘ or the sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses the mythical womb and vagina of the Hindu goddess Shakti. Curiously enough, every year during the month of Ashaad (June), the Brahmaputra river near Kamakhya turns red. It is believed that the goddess ‘menstruates’ during this period. Contrary to the shaming treatment that menstruation gets elsewhere in India, here it ...