Sri Ugratara Temple Timings – Guwahati
Sri Ugratara Devi temple is located in Guwahati city in the state of Assam.
Goddess Ugratara is an incaranation of Goddess Shakti.
There is no idol worshipped but a small ditch of water
which is considered to be great form of Goddess.
Lord Shiva is the consort of Goddess Ugratara.
The present temple was built in 1725 AD
Kalika purana describes a Shakti
peetha called Dikkara vasini. Dikkara vasini has two forms, Tikshna kantha
and Lalitha kantha. Tikshna kantha is black and potbellied, also called as Ugra
Tara or Eka jata. Lalitha kantha is gracefully attractive, also called as
Tamreshwari.
Navratri is the most celebrated festival here.
Best time to Visit – September to February
Traditional dress is allowed for darshan.
Temple Timings
5.30 am to 8.00 pm
How to reach the Temple
1 km from Guwahati
Railway station
Nearby Temples
Sukreswar mandir – 6 kms
Umananda Temple – 7 kms
Navagraha Temple – 8 kms
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