Basistha
Temple, Guwahati,
Assam
Basistha Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Beltola, at the
outskirts of the Guwahati City in Kamrup District of
Assam, India. The
Temple is situated in the south-western edge of Guwahati City.
It is located near Garbhanga Reserve Forest which is populated by elephants and
is also a proposed butterfly reserve.
Legends
Sage Vasishtha Ashram:
The history of the Basistha
Ashram where the temple is located dates back to the Vedic age.
As per legends, Sage Vasishtha went to Kamarupa to worship goddess Kamakhya.
When King Naraka stopped him from doing so, Sage Vasishtha cursed him. Sage
Vasishtha built a hermitage at Sandhyachal and led his life meditating on
Shiva. Sage Vasishtha is credited with writing the Vasishtha Ramayana. Sage
Vasishtha had created the ashram and is said to have died here. The grave of Sage
Vasishtha is seen here.
Sakthi Peethas:
The Kalika Purana has described
the Basistha Temple as one of the seven Shaktipeeths.
History
The Temple was constructed
by Ahom King Rajeswar
Singha in 1764 along with gift of land 835 Bighas for
the ashram.
The Temple
The Temple is located on the
outskirts of Garbhanga reserve forest which
has an ample population of elephants. This Garbhanga reserve forest is also a
proposed butterfly reserve. The Temple is situated on the banks of the mountain
streams originating from the hills of Meghalaya, which later becomes the rivers
Basistha and Bahini / Bharalu flowing through the city. The Temple also houses
a grave said to be belonging to Sage Basistha who is said to have died here.
The cave, where Sage Vasishtha is believed to have meditated is located 5 Kms
from the Temple. A small waterfall is located near to the Temple.
Connectivity
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