North Guwahati Govinda Mandir
দ’ল গোবিন্দ মন্দিৰ
Lord Krishna · North Guwahati, Assam
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About the temple
Prime center for Holi celebrations in Assam Peace, prosperity, and devotion
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 07:00 – 20:00
- Established
- 18
- Best time to visit
- Morning
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Krishna · ভগৱান শ্ৰীকৃষ্ণ
- Deity form
- Idol of Shyam-Ray
- Religious tradition
- Neo-Vaishnavite / Ekasarana Dharma
- Sanskrit name
- डोल गोविन्द मन्दिर
- Also known as
- North Guwahati Govinda Mandir
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Break timings
- 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Special days
- Extended 24/7 during Doul Utsav
- Festival timings
- Overnight celebrations during Holi
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Special aarti days
- Janmashtami, Holi
- Ritual schedule
- Naam Prasanga, Bhog, Kirttan
- Pooja timings
- 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Special occasions only
- Special poojas
- Naam-Prasanga on request
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Local community / Ahom-period roots
- Architect / builder
- Ganga Ram Barooah
- Construction materials
- Brick, Concrete, Marble
- Historical events
- The idol was allegedly brought from Sandhyasar area in the 19th century.
- Renovations
- Extensive reconstruction in the 1970s and 2000s
- Archaeological importance
- Local cultural heritage
- Legends
- The idol was found inside a hole on a hill and miraculously transported.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Contemporary
- Structure
- Complex with open courtyards
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- White-washed multi-tiered dome
- Mandapa
- Large open hall for Naam-Kirttan
- Sculptural features
- Reliefs depicting Krishna Leela
- Artistic elements
- Wall paintings and floral decorations
- Construction technique
- RCC and masonry
- Unique features
- Known for the "Phakuwa" color festival which draws thousands.
Festivals & events
Doul UtsavJanmashtami
- Festival calendar
- Lunar
- Special celebration days
- Janmashtami
- Cultural events
- Traditional Bhaona performances
- Annual events
- Holi Fair
- Peak crowd season
- March
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Morning
- Parking capacity
- 50+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Kheer , Khichdi
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