Navagraha Temple
847 Votes Currently Open- Address: Navagraha Road, Navagraha Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781003, India Map
- Timings: 06:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
- Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
- Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids, Architecture
Navagraha Temple or the temple of the nine celestial bodies is located in the south eastern part of Guwahati in Assam, on a hill by name Chitrachal. As the name indicates, Navagraha Temple is dedicated to the nine planets in the solar system. Navagraha Temple at Guwahati Assam is a centre of astrological and astronomical research. The Navagraha temple as it stands today was built by the ruler Rajeswar Singh in late 18th century AD.
In Navagraha Temple Enshrined nine Shivalingams, representing the nine Celestial bodies, each covered with a colored garment symbolic of each of the celestial bodies. The nine planetary gods, namely area - Surya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Sukra (Venus), Sani (Saturn), Ketu and Rahu. The best time to visit this temple is in the months of November to March.
Navagraha Temple Travel Tips
- It is a religious place so head should be covered at all times.
- It is advisable to leave the footwear outside.
- The peace and sanity of the religious place should be not disturbed.
Entrance Ticket Details For Navagraha Temple
- Entry is free.
How to Reach Navagraha Temple
- There are hired taxi or autorickshaw.
- Delicacy
- Khorika
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- Navagraha Temple Address: Navagraha Road, Navagraha Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781003, India
- Navagraha Temple Timing: 06:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Best time to visit Navagraha Temple(preferred time): 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
- Time required to visit Navagraha Temple: 01:00 Hrs
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6.5/10
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64.95% of people who visit Guwahati include Navagraha Temple in their plan
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847 Times
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2 PM - 3 PM
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37.5% of people start their Navagraha Temple visit around 2 PM - 3 PM
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1 Hr
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People usually take around 1 Hr to see Navagraha Temple
95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Navagraha Temple
People normally club together Nehru Stadium and Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden while planning their visit to Navagraha Temple.