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Umananda temple

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A Shiva temple on Peacock Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra at Guwahati, reached by a short ferry ride.

TemplePeacock Island, Brahmaputra river, GuwahatiBest time to visit: October to April; Maha Shivaratri

Highlights

  • Ferry across the Brahmaputra from Umananda Ghat
  • Ahom-period temple with stone carvings
  • Views of the river and the Guwahati waterfront

Significance

Umananda was built by the Ahom kings in the 17th century and is one of the best-known temples of Guwahati, crowded at Maha Shivaratri.