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.