Navagraha Temple Enshrined nine Shivalingams, representing the nine Celestial bodies, each covered with a coloured garment symbolic of each of the celestial bodies. The nine planetary gods, namely area – Surya , Chandra , Mangala , Budha , Brihaspati , Shukra , Sani , Ketu and Rahu.Navagraha Temple is also known as the abode of Surya. The Navagraha temple is dedicated to the nine celestial bodies which are called Navagraha in Hindu mythology
Shrine’s History
The Navagraha Temple was built by Ahom ruler Rajeswar Singha, son of Rudra Singha in the late 18th century. During a devastating earthquake in Assam, the temple was partly destroyed. However, it was later rebuilt, a few centuries later. A tank was excavated to provide water to the devotees who come to pay homage to the Gods The tank, known as Silpukuri till date continues to supply water to the needy. The Garbhagriha, built of bricks, exists till this date.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The Nearest bus stop is Guwahati. Devotees to the temple can easily reach the Navagraha Temple by road from any part of Assam.
By Rail
The Nearest Railhead is Guwahati is well linked to all the parts of India by rail lines. The devotees can reach by train from any part of India.
By Air
The Nearest Airport is Guwahati.
Shrine Timings
06:00 am – 05:00 pm
Extra Information About this Shrine
The best time to visit the
Temple is from, the months of November to March. The temple for the devotees is open from dawn to dusk.
Nearest Temples.
Kamakhya Temple Guwahati is particularly famous for its Kamakhya temple located atop the Nilachal hill, at a distance of 10 km from the railway station. Known to be the most revered among the tantrik shrines of Shakti worship in the world, Kamakhya, was built in the 10th century by the Koch king, Naranarayan. Animal sacrifice is a common practice here to appease the Goddess.
Bhubaneshwari Temple Above Kamakhya is another small temple, Bhubaneshwar, from where one can have a bird’s eye view of the Guwahati.
Shiva Temple The Shiva temple of Umananda, reached by motor boats and public ferries from Umananda Ghat, stands on an island in the middle of the Brahmaputra.
