Janardana-Vishnu Temple
জনৰ্দন মন্দিৰ
ভগৱান জনৰ্দন · Guwahati, Assam
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About the temple
Ancient shrine overlooking the Brahmaputra; unique rock-cut base Preservation of life and spiritual guidance
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 19:30
- Established
- 1744
- Best time to visit
- Early morning
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
ভগৱান জনৰ্দনLord Shiva
- Deity form
- Stone idol of Vishnu
- Religious tradition
- Neo-Vaishnavite influence
- Sanskrit name
- जनार्दन मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Janardana-Vishnu Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 07:30 PM
- Break timings
- 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Janmashtami
- Festival timings
- Overnight on Janmashtami
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:30
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Special aarti days
- Thursdays
- Ritual schedule
- Vishnu Puja, Naam Prasanga
- Pooja timings
- 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Vishnu Sahasranamam
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Ahom King Pramatta Singha
- Construction materials
- Stone, Brick
- Historical events
- Rebuilt on the site where ancient Janardana worship existed.
- Renovations
- Maintenance by the Ahom kings and modern society
- Archaeological importance
- Protected State Monument
- Legends
- Linked to the legend of Buddha being an avatar of Vishnu in the region.
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 18th Century
- Structure
- Single Shrine
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- White-colored dome-style Shikhara
- Mandapa
- Small prayer hall
- Sculptural features
- Ancient rock-cut images of Vishnu on the hillock
- Artistic elements
- Floral motifs on the entrance
- Construction technique
- Traditional brick masonry
- Unique features
- The temple shows a unique blend of Hindu and Buddhist architectural motifs.
Festivals & events
JanmashtamiDoul Utsav
- Festival calendar
- Lunar
- Special celebration days
- Ekadashi
- Cultural events
- Naam Kirttan
- Annual events
- Janmashtami celebrations
- Peak crowd season
- August - September
Visitor information
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Early morning
- Parking capacity
- 5-10 vehicles
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI
- Prasadam
- Fruits, sweets, soaked grams
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