Lankeshwar Temple,
Guwahati, Assam
Lankeshwar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in
the western part of the Guwahati City near Assam Engineering
College in Kamrup District of Assam, India. The temple is situated atop a hill
amidst a picturesque location.
Legends
According to Hindu mythology,
Ravana, the demon king of Sri Lanka worshiped Lord Shiva at this place. Hence,
Lord Shiva came to be called as Lankeshwar.
The Temple
The Temple is situated atop hill
near Assam Engineering College. There are about 452 steps to reach the Temple. Presiding
Deity is called as Lankeshwar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of
Lingam. There is a smaller version of the Shiva Linga beside the bigger one
inside the temple. A majestic Hanuman idol can be found the way to the temple
at the hill top.
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri is the famous
festival celebrated in this Temple
Connectivity
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Location
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