Umananda Temple Timings - Guwahati

 

Umananda Temple is located at Umananda Island in Guwahati in the state of Assam.

Umananda is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Uma means another name for Lord Shiva’s wife and ‘Ananda’ means happiness.

The only way to reach this temple is to board ferries and motor launches available at the Umananda ghat.

There is a small climb of 100 steps to reach the temple.

Idols of Lord Surya, Ganesh, Devi and ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu are found in the temple premises.

Brick temple was built in 1694 A.D

It is believed that worship here on the Amavasya day when it falls on Monday brings the highest bliss. Shiva Chaturdasi is the most important festival celebrated here.

Best time to visit – September to February

Traditional dress is allowed for darshan.

Temple Timings

5.30 am to 6.00 pm

How to reach the Temple

1 km from Guwahati

Nearby Temples

Guwahati, Navagraha Temple – 3 kms

Guwahati, Sukreswar Temple – 3 kms

Kamakhya, Sri Kamakhya Devi Temple – 8 kms

Rudreswar, Rudreswar Temple – 23 kms.