Guwahati is the largest city in the northeastern state of Assam, which is considered very important in terms of tourism. The city is surrounded by small hills and attracts tourists with its natural beauty. The tourist places of Guwahati are known for their beauty and history. Some of these tourist places are the temples here. Yes, there are some temples here that are considered important from all three points of view natural, historical, and religious, and lakhs of people visit them every year. Today we are going to tell you about these famous temples of Guwahati...

Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is one of the most popular places to visit in Guwahati. It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and is viewed as an important Hindu pilgrimage site. The specialty of this temple is that a unique festival Ambuvachi festival is celebrated here. This Ambuvachi festival is the Rajaswala festival of Bhagwati Sati. It is a popular belief that Goddess Kamakhya passes through the menstrual cycle for three days. Hence during these three days, the doors of the Kamakhya temple are closed to devotees. This temple is not only in Guwahati but this place is one of the most popular tourist places in Assam.

Sukareshwar Temple
49 Overview Photos Attractions Hotels Sukareshwar Temple is one of the most visited tourist places among tourists visiting Guwahati. Built-in 1744 by the Ahom king Pramatta Singh, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Raja Rajeshwar Singh (1744–1751) also contributed to this temple and this temple has an important place in the history of Assam. Built on the Itakhuli hill on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra river near Panbazar, an important place in Guwahati, this temple promotes the Shiva cult. Being close to the Brahmaputra river, you can get a bird's eye view of the sunset on the horizon of the river from here. The special thing is that it is equally popular among adults and old people. Also, in this temple made of stone, you can see a glimpse of the special architecture of the time of the Ahom dynasty.

Ugratara Temple
Ugratara Temple, also known as Ugro Tara Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, is located on the western edge of Jor Pukhuri, Uzan Bazaar. Ugratara Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of Assam. It is believed that Goddess Ugra Tara is another form of Goddess Parvati. There is no idol of the goddess in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Instead, a small depression containing water is considered and worshiped as a goddess. There is also a legend related to Buddhism and thus this temple is revered by Buddhists as well. It is an important Shakti temple built by the Ahom king Shiv Singh in 1725 AD.

Bhuvaneshwari Temple
Bhuvaneshwari Temple This magnificent sightseeing place in Guwahati is dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. This temple is situated at a higher altitude on the Nilachal hills of Guwahati, which is slightly higher than the Kamakhya Devi temple here. This beautiful white-colored temple is a major attraction among religious pilgrims. To reach Bhuvaneshwari Temple, you have to walk for 20 minutes from the bus stand below. It is one of the top places to visit in Guwahati.

Umanand Temple
Umanand Temple is the most famous temple and one of the best places to visit in Guwahati City. It is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, and is located on Peacock Island, which is surrounded by the Brahmaputra River. Being an important pilgrimage place, you will always find devotees all around, but there is a special attraction during the festival of Shivratri. This temple was built by Raja Gadadhar Singh in 1694 AD. However, in 1897, part of the temple was damaged due to an earthquake, which was later reconstructed by a local merchant.

Navagraha Temple
Navagraha means 'nine planets'. The Navagraha Temple is situated on the Chitrasal Hills. There are nine Shivalingas inside the temple, to indicate the nine planets. Each Shivling is covered with a different colored cloth, which represents the 9 planets. It is believed that the Navagraha temple was built in the 18th century during the time of the Ahom king Rajeshwar Singh and later his son Rudra Singh or Sukhrangpha. Another additional attraction in the complex of Navagraha Temple is Silpukhuri. It is a pond that is always full.

ISKCON temple
ISKCON temple is one of the most spectacular sightseeing places in Guwahati and it is established in 1966 in New York City of Guwahati. This temple has been established by the ISKCON International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The specialty of this temple is that its main belief is related to Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta. The ISKCON temple is surrounded by lush green trees and plants which adds to its beauty of the ISKCON temple.