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Situated beside the impressively wide and muddy Brahamputra River, Guwahati is Assam's sleepy capital. Once known as Pragjyotishpura (the Eastern City of Light) and mentioned in Mahabharta, it has long been the most important town in the region. It's now the service centre for the oil industry and tea plantations; the world's largest tea auctions are held here. Guwahati is pleasant, relaxed place. There are numerous anacient Hindu temples in and around the town, but its main importance is as the gateway to the whole of the north-eastern region. The name (Guwahati) is a combination of two words: "Guwa" meaning areca nut and "Hat" meaning market. Guwahati is the commercial nerve centre of the North-East. The places to shop for handicrafts and handloom items include the State Government's department store, Pragjyotika at Ambari as well as several private shops in Pan Bazar and Fancy Bazar, two of the main commercial markets .
ALTITUDE :
55 meters.
TEMPERATURE (deg C ) :
Summer- Max. 35, Min. 22; Winter- Max. 26, Min. 10.
RAINFALL :
180 cms (from May to Sept.)
BEST SEASON :
October to May.
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION :
Well connected by air, rail, road.
PLACES OF INTEREST :
Kamakhya Temple
Guwahati's best known temple is Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, eight km west of the city. These temples honour the Mother Goddess Kamakhya, the essence of female energy . Kamakhya is one of the 51 Hindu 'Pithas' where as per the mythology the genital organ of the Sati (Parvati) - the eternal wife of Lord Shiva - had fallen down after death in one of her incarnations. It is considered as one of the most important centres of Shakti worship and Tantric Hinduism. The Temple was rebuilt in 1665 after being destroyed by Muslim invaders, but its origins are much older than that. It was probably an ancient Khasi sacrificial site, sacrifices are still very much part of worshipping here. Group of devotees arrive each morning with goats to offer to Shakti. It attracts pilgrims from all over India , especially during the Ambuchi Festivals which usually falls around July. This is a celebration of the end of the earth's menstrual cycle.
Assam State Museum
This archaeological, ethnographic and natural history museum has recently been enlarged and is well worth a visit. There are also good displays of weavings, musical instruments and large sculpture gallery. The museum is open daily except Monday, from 10 am to 4.15 pm (5 pm in summer). It's also closed on Sunday afternoon and on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Navagarh Temple
Situated on Chtitrachal Hill to the east of the town, the Temple of the Nine Planets has long been known as a centre of astrology and astronomy. The nine planets are represented by nine linga inside the main temple.
Umananda Temple
The most interesting thing about this Siva temple is its location, on Peacock Island in the middle of the river.
Assam State Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The zoo & botAnical gardens are about five km east of the railway station. The zoo is reasonably well manged and has tigers, leopords and , of course, Assam famous rhinosplus the African two-horned variety for comparison. They are open daily except Friday. |
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