Sukreswar Temple, Guwahati

One of the famous Shiva temples in Guwahati, the Sukreswar temple is located on the Sukreswar hill or Itakhuli hill in Guwahati. The temple is located towards the southern banks of the Brahmaputra River and provides a picturesque view of the mighty river flowing alongside its banks.
The Sukreswar temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva dates back to the 18th century. The Sukreswar temple premises also have a Vishnu temple and many other complexes and halls for conducting rituals and pujas. The temple also has one of the largest Shivalingas in India. Devotees regularly visit the temple to offer prayers to the Shivalinga which is considered to be the sixth Jyotirlinga in India.

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The history of Sukreswar temple dates back to times associated with the saint Sukra who made hermitage on the famous Sukreswar hillock. The saint used to meditate and regularly worship Lord Shiva in that place. As per the Kalika Purana, the hillock where the saint used to pray is called Hastagiri as it has the shape like that of the hump of an elephant.
The Sukreswar temple was constructed by the Ahom king Pramatta Singha in the year 1744. King Pramatta Singha was a famous Ahom king and was known to have built many religious sites and temples across Assam during his rule. King Rajeswar Singha during his time promoted the cause of the siva cult and also prompted financial help to the temple in the year 1759.

Sukreswar Temple is perched on top of the Itakhuri hills at Guwahati in the state of Assam. Legend has it that, that Sage Sukra had his hermitage on this hillock and he used to worship his Lord Shiva in this temple. Originally dating back to the 18th century, the temple is believed to have the largest Shiva lingam or phallic emblem in India. The Kalika Purana identifies the hillock as Hastigiri hills due to its shape like the hump of an elephant.
Constructed by the Ahom ruler Pramatta Singha in 1744 AD, the Sukreswar temple is located on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra. The adjacent embankment is used for holy bathing and performing rituals. It is believed that the dead gain peaces if the post – death rituals are performed here. A flight of steps lead down from the temple complex to the river. Saraighat Bridge forms the backdrop and the river provides a magnificent view of sun set.

The Sukreswar Temple is an important Shiva temple in the state of Assam in India and was constructed in 1744 by Ahom King Pramatta Singha (1744–1751). King Rajeswar Singha (1751–69) who also promoted cause of the Saiva cult made financial provisions for the Sukreswar Temple in 1759. The temple is located on the Sukreswar or Itakhuli hill on the south bank of river Brahmaputra in the Panbazar locality of Guwahati city. Leading down from the temple compound is a long flight of steps to the river. Sitting on the steps of Sukreswar ghat one can enjoy the scenery of sun setting on the river, boats moving across the river, people performing puja in honor of their relatives who have left this World, children and older people bathing, far removed from the din and noise of the city. There are two halls adjacent to the Sukreswar temple where marriages and rituals like pujas, post death rituals are conducted.
This place is specially attracted by the tourists because one can enjoy the natural beauty and religious aroma near the bank of Brahmaputra River. One can gain the pleasure of splendid dawn and dusk if he sits on the steps of Sukreswar ghat. The view moving boats on the river and the local Hindu people performing puja in honor of their relatives who have left this world, children and older people bathing bestow you to move far from the din and congested life.

By Road: Bus services connect Guwahati from most places within and out of the state of Assam. Cabs and auto rickshaws are available to the Hastigiri hills in the Panbazar area of Guwahati, where the temple is situated.
By Rail: The Temple is well connected through nearest Guwahati railway station (1 km)
to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Ajmer, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.
By Air: The Temple can be reached through nearest Guwahati Airport (23 Kms) which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and other metropolitan cities.

The temple opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM. During this period rituals of lord Shiva are performed. Archana, Abhishekam and Arathi are the daily rituals performed in the temple.
Shiva Chaturdasi and Maha Shivratri are the festivals celebrated in this temple. During these days the temple is visited by many people to seek the divine blessings of lord Shiva.

Other places which are worth visiting in Kolkata are Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kalighat Kali Temple ,Belur Math, Tipu Sultan Mosque, Nakhoda Mosque, St. Paul’s Cathedral, St. John’s Church, Greek Orthodox Church, St. James’ Anglican Church (Jora Girja), Guruduwara, Synagogues, Armenian Church, Parsi Fire TemplesJapanese, Buddhist Temple, And Badridas Jain Temple

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Sukreswar Temple, Guwahati