The month of Sawaan is believed to be an auspicious month of worshipping Lord Shiva as this was the period when Goddess Parvati could please Him with Her rigorous penance

The month of Sawaan is believed to be an auspicious month of worshipping Lord Shiva as this was the period when Goddess Parvati could please Him with Her rigorous penance

To celebrate this holy month with your family, you can visit these marvellous Shiva temples around Guwahati

To celebrate this holy month with your family, you can visit these marvellous Shiva temples around Guwahati

1. Bhimeswar Dham Situated at Dakini Hill in Guwahati’s Pamohi area, Bhimeswar Dham is a picturesque Shiva temple. It is believed that the king of Kamrup Priyadharman was protected by Lord Shiva at this spot from being killed by a demon named Bhimasura

1. Bhimeswar Dham Situated at Dakini Hill in Guwahati’s Pamohi area, Bhimeswar Dham is a picturesque Shiva temple. It is believed that the king of Kamrup Priyadharman was protected by Lord Shiva at this spot from being killed by a demon named Bhimasura

2. Umananda Temple A unique Shiva Temple located in the middle of the Brahmaputra river in Peacock Island, the shrine of Umananda was constructed with intricate engraved sculptures by Bar Phukan Garhganya Handique on the instructions from King Gadadhar Singh

2. Umananda Temple A unique Shiva Temple located in the middle of the Brahmaputra river in Peacock Island, the shrine of Umananda was constructed with intricate engraved sculptures by Bar Phukan Garhganya Handique on the instructions from King Gadadhar Singh

3. Sukreshwar Temple One of the lesser known Shiva temples located on the banks of Brahmaputra in Panbazar area of Guwahati is Sukreshwar constructed by the Ahom King Pramatta Singha and the divine spot is believed to be the place where Sage Sukracharya resided

3. Sukreshwar Temple One of the lesser known Shiva temples located on the banks of Brahmaputra in Panbazar area of Guwahati is Sukreshwar constructed by the Ahom King Pramatta Singha and the divine spot is believed to be the place where Sage Sukracharya resided

4. Kedareswara Temple Situated atop of Madanchala Hillock in Hajo, the medieval era Kedareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was constructed by the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in the year 1753.

4. Kedareswara Temple Situated atop of Madanchala Hillock in Hajo, the medieval era Kedareswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was constructed by the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in the year 1753.

5. Maha Mrityunjay Temple This newly built Shiva temple located in Nagaon boasts of having the world's largest 126-feet-tall Shivalinga

5. Maha Mrityunjay Temple This newly built Shiva temple located in Nagaon boasts of having the world's largest 126-feet-tall Shivalinga

6. Lankeshwar Temple This popular Shiva temple which is located in the Lankeshwar area of Guwahati amidst pristine greenery atop a hillock is accessible by climbing a long flight of stairs

6. Lankeshwar Temple This popular Shiva temple which is located in the Lankeshwar area of Guwahati amidst pristine greenery atop a hillock is accessible by climbing a long flight of stairs

7. Basistha Temple The temple, which stands on the bank of the mountain streams originating from the hills of Meghalaya, was constructed by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in 1764. It is also believed to be the home of the famous Sage Basistha

7. Basistha Temple The temple, which stands on the bank of the mountain streams originating from the hills of Meghalaya, was constructed by Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in 1764. It is also believed to be the home of the famous Sage Basistha

8. Sidheswar Devalaya An ancient temple located in Sulakuchi, Sidheswar Devalaya is believed to have been built during the rule of Ahom King Siva Singha

8. Sidheswar Devalaya An ancient temple located in Sulakuchi, Sidheswar Devalaya is believed to have been built during the rule of Ahom King Siva Singha

9. Billeswar Temple Situated in the village of Belsor in Nalbari district, Billeswar Temple was so named as this was the spot where a Shiva Linga was dug out after a cow gave milk on a bush of “virina” (type of grass) atop it

9. Billeswar Temple Situated in the village of Belsor in Nalbari district, Billeswar Temple was so named as this was the spot where a Shiva Linga was dug out after a cow gave milk on a bush of “virina” (type of grass) atop it

10. Manikarneswar Devalaya A beautiful temple located atop the Manikhalaya hill in North Guwahati, Manikarneswar Devalaya was built by Ahom King Rajeshwar Singha in 1755

10. Manikarneswar Devalaya A beautiful temple located atop the Manikhalaya hill in North Guwahati, Manikarneswar Devalaya was built by Ahom King Rajeshwar Singha in 1755

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