Sukreswar
Temple, Guwahati, Assam
Sukreswar Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the Itakhuli hill on the south bank of river Brahmaputra in the Panbazar locality of Guwahati City in Kamrup District of
Assam, India. Itakhuli Hill, also known as Sukreswar Hill, has a strategic
importance as it was the seat of the Viceroys and Governors right from the days
the King of Ahom, Mughals and the British. From the summit of the hill one can
get a panoramic view of the Brahmaputra River and the Uma Nanda Temple on the
Peacock Island.
Legends
As per legend, Sage Sukra made his
hermitage on this Sukreswar hillock. The sage used to meditate and regularly
worship Lord Shiva in that place. As per the Kalika Purana, the hillock where
the sage used to pray is called Hastagiri as it has the shape like that of the
hump of an elephant.
History
The Temple was constructed in 1744
CE by Ahom King Pramatta
Singha (1744–1751). His Successor King Rajeswar
Singha (1751–69) also made donations to this Temple in 1759.
The Temple
The temple is situated on the
Sukreswar or Itakhuli hill on the south bank of
river Brahmaputra. The temple provides a picturesque
view of the mighty river flowing alongside its banks. There are steps leading
to this river from the temple complex. Presiding Deity is called as Sukreswar.
He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. It is one of the largest
Shiva Lingas in India. Though the sanctum is still in good condition, but the
adjacent Nat temple has been replaced by sheet of iron. The temple complex also
have a Vishnu Temple.
The temple opens from six in the
morning to seven in the evening.
6.00 AM to 7.00 PM
6.00 AM to 7.00 PM
Festivals
Mahashivaratri is the famous
festival celebrated in this Temple.
Connectivity
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Location
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