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| The land of Assam with its beautiful temples beckons all those who want to feel a divine connection. Sitting in the court of these temples as you meditate you feel a divine connection as nothing can beat the absolute tranquility that surrounds thes temples. As far architecture goes, these carry the reflections of greater India. |
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Kamakhya Temple : The Shakti Temple of mother Goddess Kamakhya situated on the top of Nilachal Hills, overlooking river Brahmaputra, is 8 Km. away from the railway station of Guwahati. The greatest shrine of tantric Shaktism find mention in the inscription of the Allahabad pillar of Samudragupta. Devotees from all over India converge on this holy place during Ambubashi and Manasha Puja. City buses ply regularly to Kamakhya. It can be easily reached by auto-rickshaw as well.
Nabagraha Temple : The temple of nine planets situated on Chitra Chal Hill in Guwahati. It is 3 km away from the Railway Station. In ancient times, it was said to have been a great centre of study of astronomy and astrology. This is also one of the reasons why Guwahati is referred to as Pragjyotishpur or the city of eastern Astrology. It can be approached by taxi or auto-rickshaw.
Umananda Temple : The great Shiva temple situated on the Peacock island in the middle of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati attracts devotees from all over the country during Shiva Ratri. One can visit the temple by crossing the river by country boat plying from Kachari ghat. On the north bank of the Brahmaputra, opposite Guwahati, where the third Pandava Arjun is believed to have watered his horse while undertaking journey during Ashwamedh Yajna. Regular ferry services are available to this place.
Poa Mecca : At Hajo itself there is this Poa Mecca. It is a pilgrimage for Muslims. It is believed that by offering prayers here a faithful gains one fourth spiritual enlightenment of what could be gained at Mecca.
Shivadol : It is the tallest Shiva temple in North East India. It is located in Sibsagar. This temple is on the banks of a huge lake where thousands of migratory birds are seen during winter.
Dargah of Ajan Pir : The dargah of Muslim saint Shah Aulia alias Ajan Fakir, who led a Muslim reform movement in Assam, is a revered place of pilgrimage for the Muslims and Hindus alike.This is in a place known as Sahaguri Chapari near Sibsagar.
Maha Bhairav Temple : Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is the oldest Shiva shrine in the region. It is located in Tezpur town. |
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Ashvakranta Temple In Guwahati |
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The Ashvakranta temple in Guwahati in Assam is an ancient one and is associated with the legend of Krishna slaying the demon Narakasura.It is believed that Ashvakranta is the site at which Krishna camped with his horses and army before he killed the demon Narakasura, hence the name Ashvakranta. |
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Kamakhya Temple In Guwahati |
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The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.
Kamakhya is located on a hill Neelachala Parvat or Kamagiri near the city of Guwahati in Assam. Shakti, residing on the Kamagiri hill is known as Kamakhya, the granter of desires. Assam traditionally has been known as the Kamarupa Desa and has been associated with Tantric practices and Shakti worship. |
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Tamresvari Temple In North Lakimpur |
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The Tamresvari Devi or "the Goddess of the copper" temple is one of the oldest and was once the flourishing center of tantric religion. It now stands in a ruined state in the over grown jungle about seven miles from Sadiya, a place in North Lakimpur district of Assam. The temple is a small, stone building, nearly square, but without cement, the stones joined by iron pins not clamped. The roof was made up of copper with the interior having eight feet square. The whole is enclosed within a brick wall, 130 feet by 200 feet. |
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Madan Kamadeva Temple In Guwahati |
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The ancient Madan Kamdev temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in Assam, holds special interest to archaeologists. The main temple situated 40 kilometres from state's main city Guwahati houses a sculpture of Shiva and his consort Uma which the locals call them "Madan-Kamdev.'' Archaeologists were excited when the thick foliage around the temple was cleared in 1977 revealing ruins of dozens of temples made of brick and stone believed to belong to the 11th or the 12th century, besides rare sculptures. |
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Tezpur Dah Parbatiya Temple |
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Close to the modern civil station of Tezpur is a small village of Dah Parbatiya which possesses the unique distinction of having within its limits the ruins of the oldest temple in Assam.
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Sukresvara Temple In Guwahati |
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Sukresvara Temple at Guwahati is situated on the banks of Brahmaputra River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It contains one of the largest linga (idol of the male genital symbolic to Lord Shiva) in India.
This temple was constructed by King Pramatta Singh belonging to the Ahom dynasty in AD 1744. According to the ancient scripture ‘kalika purana’ the hillock on which the temple is located was originally the hermitage of Sage Sukra known by the name ‘hasti.’ A linga called Sukresvara Linga was installed in this hermitage.
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Maha Bhairav Temple In Tezpur |
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The Maha Bhairav temple is located atop a hillock on the northern part of Tezpur town is a magnificent landmark and adds a magnetic charm and beauty to this enchantingly beautiful town. Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is the oldest Shiva shrine in the region. |
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Navagraha Temple In Guwahati |
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Navagraha Temple is situated at Guwahati in Assam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped here in the form of nine shivlings, representing the nine planetary gods of Hinduism. Each shivling is wrapped in a cloth having a specific color. Each of these colors symbolizes one of the nine planets. The temple was built by the erstwhile ruler of the region, King Rajesvar Singh in 1752 A. D. |
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Umananda Temple In Guwahati |
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Umananda Temple is a magnificent Shiva temple located in Peacock Island on the river Brahmaputra, in Guwahati. The temple was built by an Ahom king in 1594. The rock cut figures of gods and goddesses that adorn the walls of the temple are specimens of exquisite Assamese craftsmanship. They also have a historical and legendary legacy. |
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Ugratara Temple In Guwahati |
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The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam is an important Sakti shrine. Legend has it that the navel of Sati the wife of Lord Shiva is related to this temple. Ugratara in Assam is generally identified with Tiksna Kanta Eka Jata etc., of the Buddhist pantheon. |
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Negriting Temple In Sibsagar |
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The temple of Negriting or Negheriting is situated in the Sibsagar district near the Assam Trunk Road, some seventeen miles from Jorhat and about fourteen miles from Golaghat. The Negriting temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. |
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Hayagriva Temple In Guwahati |
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The Hayagriva temple at Hajo in Assam, near Guwahati is an ancient one and it enshrines Vishnu as Hayagriva (an incarnation of Vishnu in the form of a human being with a horse's head). The hillock on which this temple is housed is known as Manikoota Parvata. |
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