Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati

Name: Ugratara Devalaya
Address: Guwahati, India

#15 among attractions in Guwahati

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Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine. Legend has said that the navel of Sati, first consort of Shiva, is related to this temple. Ugratara in Assam is generally identified with Tiksna-Kanta, Eka-Jata, etc. of the Buddhist pantheon. ()

Coordinates: 26°11'21"N, 91°45'14"E

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Ugratara Devalaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Umananda Temple, Guwahati Planetarium, Dighalipukhuri, Assam State Museum.

0.7 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umananda Temple, Guwahati
20 min walk • Umananda Devaloi is a Shiva temple located at the Umananda Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati.
~1100 ftNW
Museum, Entertainment, Observatories and planetariums
Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati
6 min walk • Guwahati Planetarium is a center for astronomical education and research. Built in 1994, it is the only planetarium in Assam and the North-Eastern region of India. Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area.
~1050 ftSW
Lake
Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
6 min walk • Dighalipukhuri; also Dighalipukhri is a rectangular man-made pond in Guwahati, about half a mile long. Dighalipukhuri is occupied altogether area of garden and pond between 17-18 bigha lands.
~1460 ftS
Museum
Assam State Museum, Guwahati
8 min walk • The Assam State Museum, previously Assam Provincial Museum, is located in the southern end of Dighali Pukhuri tank which is in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. The Museum was established by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti in 1940. The late Kanaklal barua was the founder and president.
0.6 miSW
Market, Shopping
Pan Bazaar, Guwahati
15 min walk • Pan Bazaar is a locality in Guwahati, India surrounded by localities of Paltan Bazaar, Ambari and Fancy Bazaar. Situated on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, it is part of the city centre. Pan Bazaar means "betel-leaf mart" in English.
0.9 miSW
Temple
Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati
24 min walk • Shree Shyam Mandir, Guwahati is a temple located in Chatribari, one of the main trade hubs in the Indian city of Guwahati.
0.9 miW
Memorial
Northbrook Gate, Guwahati
24 min walk • The Northbrook Gate, was constructed to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook who visited Guwahati in 1874. The gate was built near Sukreswar Ghat where the viceroy anchored his ship.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Cotton College, Guwahati
16 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Cotton University, Guwahati
11 min walk • Cotton University is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2017 by the provisions of an Act from the Assam Legislative Assembly which merged Cotton College State University and Cotton College.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Rangia College, Guwahati
16 min walk • Rangia College is an institution of general higher education stablished on the north bank of mighty Brahmaputra. It is located in Rangiya town of kamrup rural district of Assam.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
B Borooah College, Guwahati
20 min walk • B. Borooah College, established in 1943, is one of the oldest degree college situated in Guwahati, Assam, it was named after Bholanath Borooah a businessman from Nagaon. This college is affiliated with the Gauhati University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ugratara Devalaya?

Nearby attractions include Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati (6 min walk), Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati (6 min walk), Handique Girls College, Guwahati (7 min walk), Assam State Museum, Guwahati (8 min walk).

How to get to Ugratara Devalaya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ugratara Devalaya:

Train

Guwahati (14 min walk)

Bus

Astc (16 min walk)