Lankeswar Temple — Attraction in Assam

Lankeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple on top of a hillock in the western part of the Guwahati city near Guwahati University campus. 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 one. Devotees all around the year visit this temple and seek divine blessings. This temple is not only famous among the Hindu devotees but also among the usual visitors of Assam. According to Hindu mythology, Ravana, the king of Lanka worshiped Bhagwan Shiv at this place. Hence it is known as Lankeshwar. The temple has various religious sculptures that show its religious significances. Here, pilgrims can see marble-made stairs that will lead to the sacred temple. There are a total of 452 steps.

On the eve of Maha Shivaratri, a religious festival devoted to Lord Shiva, devotees come here to have sacred Darshan and blessings of divine power. Since the temple is located at easily accessible area, the pilgrims can easily visit here. The 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. It is said that once a person visit this temple, his all sins...

Lankeswar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple on top of a hill in the western part of the Ghy 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 one. Devotees all around the year visit this temple and seek divine blessings.

The Lankeshwar Temple in Guwahati is not only popular with the religiously inclined people but with the general tourists also. Most common visitors are amongst the couples of Guwahati city, students of Gauhati University, and that of Assam Engineering College. The wonderful location of the temple is a major reason for this. Since it is situated in a convenient location in the city, it is very easily accessible. Guwahati City Bus Number 6 provides with direct public transportation. This is an added advantage for the place and one of the reasons behind its popularity. Moreover, the temple is believed to be very sacred to the pilgrims...

The place is mesmerizing. The feel is calm and phlegmatic. Brings out the inner peace. Fills your heart with peace.

I was lucky to have visited the temple when there was almost no body there in.

Usually, the peace and purpose of temple gets defeated when it's too crowded by people visiting the place for 'Religious Tourism' purposes.

The temple, thankfully is not, yet, touched by the 'wave of concrete' hence it's peace is still maintained.

The temple is neat and clean. It has basic minimum required facilities. Concrete steps to the mount. Paved and concrete flooring. That's all. Which is enuf to feel good fm infra point of view and enuf to allow you time to propitiate before the giant Shiva Idol (शिवलिंग). I was lucky that I was all by myself when I was before the Lord.

Wish the place remains 'untouched' by the 'wave of development' of Religious places for 'tourism' purposes so that the true purpose of Spiritual Retreat of the temple is maintained and enhanced, amidst an encroaching sea of concrete.

Lord Shiva is the sign of inner peace. Hail Lord Shiva....