Umananda Temple, Guwahati

📍 Location not specified, MeghalayaDeity: Not specified

About Umananda Temple, Guwahati

Detailed information about the history and significance of Umananda Temple, Guwahati is not yet available. This sacred site is an important spiritual destination, and we are working to provide a comprehensive overview soon.

Architectural Details

**Architecture of Umananda Temple, Guwahati** * **Location:** Umananda Temple is located on Peacock Island (also known as Rudrasagar) in the Brahmaputra River, in the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. * **History:** The temple was built in the 17th century by the Ahom king Swargadeo Rudra Singha. * **Architecture:** The temple is built in the traditional Assamese style of architecture, with a shikhara (spire) rising to a height of 108 feet. The temple is made of sandstone and terracotta, and is decorated with intricate carvings. * **Deities:** The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva, who is worshipped in the form of Umananda (a manifestation of Shiva as a child). The temple also houses a number of other deities, including Parvati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya. * **Festivals:** The most important festival celebrated at the Umananda Temple is the Shivaratri festival, which is held on the night of the full moon in the month of February-March. During this festival, the temple is illuminated with thousands of diyas (oil lamps), and devotees from all over the state come to worship Shiva. **Images:** [Image of Umananda Temple](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a0/Umananda_Temple_Guwahati.jpg/220px-Umananda_Temple_Guwahati.jpg) [Image of the interior of Umananda Temple](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Umananda_Temple_interior.jpg/220px-Umananda_Temple_interior.jpg)

Temple Information

LocationNot available, Meghalaya
Primary DeityNot available