Dirgheswari Temple
The Dirgheswari temple is one of the supreme Devi Tirtha dedicated to Goddess Durga. The temple is located on the northern banks of the mighty River Brahmaputra at Dirgheswari hill and is an important Goddess temple of not only Guwahati but of the entire state of Assam.Legend of Dirgheswari Temple
The Dirgheswari temple is situated in Dirgheswari hill also known as the Sita Parbati. Markanda, the great hermit had his hermitage in this hill.The mythological background behind Dirgheswari temple is that when Lord Shiva performed ‘Tandav’ and carried the dead body of his wife Sati Parvatii, over the Dirgheswari hill, one of her limbs fell into the hill and hence the Dirgheswari temple was built on that exact spot.
The temple was built during the reign of Ahom King Pramata Singha in the 11th century. The temple has several rock cut images of the 11th century inside its premises. At the foothill of Dirgheswari, there is also a Ganesh Temple. The temple also has a beautiful picnic spot beside the river bank, where thousands of visitors throng during the month of December and January.
How to Reach Dirgheswari Temple
Dirgheswari temple is well linked to all important place in Guwahati by both roadways and waterways. One can get buses, autos, trekkers, private vehicles and taxis for reaching the temple. There is also ferry or motorboat services from the southern bank of Brahmaputra. The nearest airport is the Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the nearest Railway station is Kamakhya station. The Temple is located around 4 kms away from the famous Doul Govinda Mandir.
Address:
North Guwahati, Guwahati
Timings: Morning 5 am to 7pm
The temple was built during the reign of Ahom King Pramata Singha in the 11th century. The temple has several rock cut images of the 11th century inside its premises. At the foothill of Dirgheswari, there is also a Ganesh Temple. The temple also has a beautiful picnic spot beside the river bank, where thousands of visitors throng during the month of December and January.
Festivals and Puja performed at Dirgheswari Temple
The daily Puja and rituals are performed by the local priests to Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is the main festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. Every year during Durga Puja, buffalo sacrifices are done annually to the Goddess.How to Reach Dirgheswari Temple
Dirgheswari temple is well linked to all important place in Guwahati by both roadways and waterways. One can get buses, autos, trekkers, private vehicles and taxis for reaching the temple. There is also ferry or motorboat services from the southern bank of Brahmaputra. The nearest airport is the Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the nearest Railway station is Kamakhya station. The Temple is located around 4 kms away from the famous Doul Govinda Mandir.Address:
North Guwahati, Guwahati
Timings: Morning 5 am to 7pm
Hotels near Dirgheswari Temple
Dula Homestay
House no. 3, Bhuban Bhuyan Path, opposite CPWD Colony (Nirman Bhawan, near Anuradha Cinema Complex, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati, Assam 781021
Gibbon Backpackers Hostel
Girish CH Bordoloi Path, Maniram Dewan Rd, near Bank Of Baroda, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati, Assam 781021•075759 15311
Giardino De Fiore
Assam Type house, Arjun Path, near Shani Mandir, Chandmari, Guwahati, Assam 781003
Luit Vista Guest House (A boutique Heritage property)
House No.50, near Navagraha Temple, Navagraha Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781004
PUSHKARA RIVER VIEW VILLA
KHARGHULI , RAMCHAI HILL, near Luit View Enclave, Guwahati, Assam 781004
Bloom Villa
House no.6,Barnachal Path, By Ln1, Bamunimaidan, Guwahati, Assam 781021
VIAN INN
Vian 1st Floor, Guwahati Wholesale Building, Assam Trunk Rd, beside Bijulee Bhawan, Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam 781001•097062 85131
OM VILLA Guest House
1, Barthakur Clinic Rd, Kharghuli Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781004
Avanti’s Homestay
Kharghuli Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781004
Hill Stay Home
Unnamed Road, Navagraha Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781004
HOTEL JP's INTERNATIONAL
KC Sen Rd, Paltan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam 781008•084738 16482
Kaziranga Guest House Guwahati
4th Floor KAZIRANGA TOWER, RG Baruah Rd, above NEXA BUILDING, near Commerce College, Chandmari, Guwahati, Assam 781021
Riverview Homestay
Kharghuli Hills, Guwahati, Assam 781004
Hotel President- 2-star hotel
Corporation Bank, GNB Rd, Pan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam 781001•088110 82040
River Breeze Home - A Boutique Stay
6th Floor Hiraprava Apartment, 12A, H. C. Road, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001
Restaurants near Dirgheswari Temple
- MPS Natures Cuisine
Mps Food Hub, Fortune Tower,2nd Floor
Gs Road, Bhangagarh, G S Road, Guwahati – 781005
Call: 8486001106 - J B S
Dighali Pukhuri,Guwahati, M R D Road
Uzan Bazar, Guwahati – 781001
Call: 9507169210 - Zen Tastes Pvt Ltd
Near Tanz Super Market, Zoo Road
R G Baruah Road, Guwahati – 781003
Call: (0361) 2462929 - Cream Centre
Adityam Building, 3rd Floor, G S Road
Ulubari, Guwahati – 781006
Call: (0361) 2462000 - Makhan Bhog Hotels Pvt Ltd
Royal Center, Opposite S B Devrah College
G.s Road Ulubari, G S Road, Guwahati - 781005
Call: (0361) 2467778 - Kiranshree Sweet & Snacks
S C Road, Athgaon, Guwahati – 781001
Call: 9207001717 - Gopal Restaurant
Kamrup Chamber Road, Fancy Bazar
Guwahati – 781001
Call: (0361) 2513675