Mahavidya Bhubaneswari
ভুৱনেশ্বৰী মন্দিৰ
Goddess Bhubaneswari · Guwahati, Assam
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About the temple
Highest temple on Nilachal Hill; part of the Dasa Mahavidya Mastery over the universe and mental peace
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 18:00
- Established
- 7
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or Sunset
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Bhubaneswari · মা ভুৱনেশ্বৰীLord Shiva
- Deity form
- Anthropomorphic idol/Shakti Peeth representation
- Religious tradition
- Tantric Shaktism
- Sanskrit name
- भुवनेश्वरी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Mahavidya Bhubaneswari
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Break timings
- 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Ambubachi and Navaratri
- Festival timings
- Extended hours
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 17:30
- Special aarti days
- Navaratri
- Ritual schedule
- Nitya Puja, Shakti Rituals
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Chandi Path, Kumari Puja
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Maharaja Govinda Manikya
- Construction materials
- Stone, Brick
- Historical events
- Suffered damage during invasions; rebuilt along with Kamakhya
- Renovations
- Modern maintenance by the Debutter Board
- Archaeological importance
- Protected site
- Legends
- Bhubaneswari is the Queen of the Three Worlds
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 17th - 18th Century
- Structure
- Single Shikhara
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Distinctive white-washed Shikhara
- Mandapa
- Small prayer area
- Sculptural features
- Stone figures of the Mahavidyas
- Artistic elements
- Simplified stone carvings
- Construction technique
- Traditional masonry
- Unique features
- Offers the highest vantage point of Guwahati.
Festivals & events
Ambubachi MelaDurga PujaNavaratri
- Festival calendar
- Lunar
- Special celebration days
- Navaratri days
- Cultural events
- Devotional singing
- Annual events
- Ambubachi
- Peak crowd season
- June , September-October
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or Sunset
- Parking capacity
- 10-15 cars
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Sweets, Fruits
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