- Special Features
Foundation YearSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther SpecialityIt is popular for general tourists , and pilgrims can see marble-made stairs that will lead to the sacred temple
- Sthala Puran
Lankeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple on top of a hill in the western part of the Guwahati city near the campus of Gauhati University. The Lankeshwar Temple of Assam is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is placed atop a hill amidst a picturesque location. Lankeshwar is one of the many forms of Lord Shiva. The followers of Lord Shiva considered the temple as one of the most sacred ones. Devotees all around the year visit this temple and seek divine blessings.
According to Hindu mythology, Ravana, the king of Lanka (now Sri Lanka) worshiped Bhagwan Shiv at this place. Hence it is known as Lankeshwar.
- Architecture
he temple was constructed by the then king of Guwahati city many centuries ago. According to Hindu mythology, this temple is one of the most respectable as well as sacred Shiva temples in the country.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and PrayersOfferings to DeityStotras and Mantras
- FestivalsMaha ShivratriOn the eve of Maha Shivaratri, a religious festival devoted to Lord Shiva, devotees come here to have sacred Darshan and blessings of divine power.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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