Famous Temples In Assam – History, Significance, List And Travel Guide.

Numbered list of famous temples in Assam

1. Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati – One of the most important Shakti Peethas in India, located on Nilachal Hill and strongly associated with Tantra worship and the Ambubachi Mela.

   
   

2. Umananda Temple, Peacock Island, Guwahati – A Shiva temple situated on the world’s smallest river island in the Brahmaputra River, famous for scenic boat access and legends of Lord Shiva.

   
   

3. Sivadol, Sivasagar – A historic Shiva temple complex built during the Ahom dynasty, along with Devi Dol and Vishnu Dol near a large tank called Sivasagar Tank.

   
   

4. Devi Dol, Sivasagar – A temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located near Sivadol, known for Durga Puja celebrations and Ahom architecture.

5. Vishnu Dol, Sivasagar – A Vaishnavite temple near Sivadol complex, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and notable for its architectural carvings.

   
   

6. Navagraha Temple, Guwahati – A temple dedicated to the nine celestial planets, located on Chitrachal Hill and popular among astrology devotees.

   
   

7. Maha Mrityunjay Temple, Nagaon – Known for having the world’s largest Shivalinga and dedicated to Lord Shiva’s Maha Mrityunjay form for health and longevity.
   

   
   

8. Sri Jagannath Temple, Dibrugarh – Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, located in Dibrugarh, this temple was constructed in 2014 as a replica of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, which is one of the four major shrines of Hinduism.

   
   

9. Hayagriva Madhava Temple, Hajo – A unique temple worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists, dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Hayagriva incarnation.

   
   

10. Bhairabi Temple, Sonitpur – A Shakti temple associated with legends of Goddess Bhairavi, located near Kolia Bhomora Bridge.

    
    

11. Bhubaneswari Temple, Nilachal Hill – Situated near Kamakhya Temple and offering a panoramic view of Guwahati city and Brahmaputra River.

    
    

12. Aswaklanta Temple, Guwahati – A Vishnu temple located on a hill along the Brahmaputra, associated with Krishna’s legends from the Mahabharata.

    
    

13. Mahabhairav Temple, Tezpur – An ancient Shiva temple said to have been originally constructed from stone and worshiped by King Bana.

    
    

14. Da Parbatia Temple, Tezpur – One of the oldest archaeological temple sites in Assam, famous for its Gupta-era sculptural door frame.

    
    

15. Negheriting Shiva Doul, Golaghat – A Shiva temple situated on a hillock surrounded by forests and known for religious rituals and scenic views.

    
    

16. Sukreswar Temple, Guwahati – A riverside Shiva temple located on Sukreswar Hill, popular for evening views of the Brahmaputra.

    
    

17. Tilinga Mandir, Tinsukia – Also known as the Temple of Bells, where devotees tie bells to fulfill wishes, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

    
    

18. Mahamaya Dham, Dhubri – A powerful Shakti Peetha associated with tribal and Hindu worship traditions, attracting pilgrims from Lower Assam.

    
    

19. Tamreswari Temple, Sadiya – An ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kesaikhati, historically connected with tribal traditions.

20. Ugratara Temple, Guwahati – A Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Ugratara, located in the heart of Guwahati and visited during Durga Puja.

    
    

21. Poa Mecca, Hajo – Though primarily an Islamic shrine, it is part of Assam's composite spiritual heritage and often visited alongside nearby temples.

    
    

22. Basudev Temple, Nalbari – A Vaishnavite temple known for spiritual gatherings and association with Sankardeva traditions.

    
    

23. Deopani Durga Temple, Karbi Anglong –  Deopani Durga Mandir is a prominent Hindu temple located near the Deopani River in the Karbi Anglong.

    
    

24. Kedareswar Temple, Hajo – A Shiva temple located on a hill in Hajo town offering panoramic views and mythological importance.

    
    

25. Joy Dol and Joysagar Tank, Sivasagar – A Vishnu temple built by Queen Ambika, located beside the vast Joysagar tank.