Guwahati is the largest city of Assam and opens up to the
north eastern region. Located on the banks of river Brahmaputra, Guwahati is an
enchanting city that is truly a reflection of the diversity of not only the
state but also the region. Guwahati is colourful as it is the nerve-centre of
cultural, commercial and religious activities. People belonging to different
ethnicity, religions and regions have been staying in Guwahati for decades,
making it all the more bright and colourful.
Guwahati is a culturally rich city as the people of several
communities and religions live in and around the city. All of these communities
celebrate different festivals throughout the year. Bihu is the state festival
of Assam that is celebrated all over the state in mid-April to commemorate the
Assamese New Year. Ambubachi Mela is another important festival celebrated
every year in the month of June. Brahmaputra Beach Festival, Durga Puja, Manasa
Festival, Rongali Utsav are the other festivals celebrated in Guwahati with
great pomp.
Guwahati is home to a huge number of old temples, all of
which have interesting stories and legends behind them. The Kamakhya temple,
arguably the most visited temple in the city, is a temple dedicated to the
goddess Kamakhya, who was also known as the goddess of desire. Associated with
a legend that finds its way in the pages of history, this temple hosts the
annual Manasha Puja and the Ambubachi Mela, celebrations which see pilgrims
from far and wide congregating to attend them. Other temples in Guwahati worth
visiting include the Umananda temple and the Navagraha temple.
If you’re curious about the local folklore and culture, a
visit to the Assam State Museum, which houses artefacts belonging to ancient
times, will give you an authentic taste of the local history and its
development through the years.
Umananda Devaloi (Pron: ˈʊməˌnændə ˈdeɪvəˌlɔɪ) is a Shiva
temple located at the Peacock Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just
opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in
Guwahati. It was built by the Ahom King Gadadhar Singha(1681–1696), who was a
devout Shaivaite.
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.
The Kamakhya Temple, also known as Kamrup-Kamakhya temple,
Kamakhya Devalaya, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya.
It is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. Situated on the Nilachal Hill
in western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India, it is the main temple in a
complex of individual temples dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas of Saktism :
Kali, Tara, Sodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati,
Bagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamalatmika. Among these, Tripurasundari, Matangi and
Kamala reside inside the main temple whereas the other seven reside in
individual temples. It is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and
especially for Tantric worshipers.
The Assam State Museum is located in the southern end of
Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum
was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti (Assam Research Society) in
1940. The late Kanklal Baruah was the founder and president. In the year 1953,
it was taken over by the State Government.
Navagraha (Pron: nævəˈgrɑ:ə) temples are temples devoted to
Navagraha—the nine (nava) major celestial bodies (Grahas) of Hindu
astronomy.These temples are made of stones and are very beautiful. These
celestial bodies are named Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha
(Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu (North
Lunar Node) and Ketu (South Lunar Node). Many temples in South India contain a
shrine dedicated to the Navagrahas. However, the term Navagraha temples refers
to a cluster of nine separate temples, each an abode of one of the Navagrahas.
Nehru Park may refer to: Nehru Park, Burnpur located in
Burnpur, West Bengal, India • Nehru ... India; Nehru Zoological Park large zoo
located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India; Nehru Park Guwahati, Guwahati,
Assam, India
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