![]() As one of the 'shakti peethas', it marks the place where Sati's yoni (vulva) landed when her body fell to earth in 51 pieces and is one of the three most important Tantric temples in India. Animal sacrifice is part of the ritual here and lambs are bathed in the ceremonial tank before being led to slaughter behind the temple hall. Stalls leading to the temple sell trinkets and a short walk up the hill brings lead to a smaller temple with wonderful views of Guwahati and the Brahmaputra. East of the town centre, atop another hill, is the Navagraha Temple (Guwahati) - the "temple of the nine planets", an ancient seat of astrologyand astronomy ![]() The Shiva Temple of Umananda, Guwahati stands on Peacock Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra. Its location, at the top of a steep flight of steps is, however, more dramatic than the temple itself. Around the shrine rare-golden langurs roam about freely. Ferries leave regularly from Kachari and Umananda Ghat. In the Panjabari district, near Guwahati, lie the Satras that are important to the Vaishnavites, followers of lord Vishnu or Vaishnavism. It was founded in Assam by Sankaradeva. ![]() Basistha Ashram in the Guwahati city is nestled on the Sandhyachal hill. It belongs to the ancient sage Bashistha. it is situated at a distance of 2 kilometers from the city's railway station. Buses are easily available to reach this place. ![]() Madan Kamdev is situated 40 kilometers away from Guwahati. A lot of mystery is associated with this particular shrine as quite little is known about its origin. Da-Parbatia Temple in Tezpur is, presently in ruins. It is one of the outstanding examples of iconoclastic art of Assam. Two idols of goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna at the door jambs are seen elegantly decorated with ornamental foliage. Madan Kamdev temple is situated 40 kilometres away from Guwahati. A lot of mystery is associated with this particular shrine, as quite little is known about its origin. Da-Parbatia Temple in Tezpur is, presently in ruins. It is one of the outstanding examples of iconoclastic art of Assam. Two idols of goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna at the doorjambs are seen elegantly decorated with ornamental foliage. A few kilometres away from Silchar (Cachar District) lies an important temple called the Bhuban Temple. the place is swarmed by visitors during Dol Purnima(Holi) and Shiva Ratri. There is a "pushkarni" or the lake near this temple where the devotees take a dip and from here they carry water to offer to the Shiva linga. The linga is placed within a cave temple. Special buses are available from Silchar to arrive at this holy place. Most of the temples are steeped in legends and tales. As the tourists explore these religious places they will be completely be drowned in their fascinating tales. |