Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya - Hindu temple in Guwahati - Kamrup Metro, India

Mentioned in Kalika Puran as a minor Shaktipeeth (where Sati's navel fell), this Hindu temple is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Tara, the second mahavidya, who is also known as Ugratara, Ekajata, Neel Saraswati, etc. The place offers a serene ambience.

Ugratara Temple is a Hindu temple located in the western side of Jorpukhuri tanks in the heart of Guwahati city. Situated in Uzan Bazar, it is one of the most sacred Shakti temples in Assam and among the best places to visit in Guwahati. Dedicated to Sati Devi, Ugratara Temple was built by Ahom ruler, Shiva Singha in the year 1725 AD. A tank known as Jorpukhuri, built by the king, is situated to the east of the temple. Due to an earthquake, the upper section of the temple was destroyed, after which the present temple has undergone several renovations and modifications. The main sanctum of the temple has no image or idol. A small pit filled with water is considered as the Goddess. There is also a Shiva Temple beside the main temple. Ugratara Temple is one of the seven Shakti peethas described in Kalika Purana. It is believed that this is the spot where the novel of Goddess Sati fell after Shiva danced with her corpse. According to Kalika Purana, there are seven Shakti peethas which are mainly concentrated on and around Kamakhya Temple. One of these is called 'Dikkara Vasini'. Dikkara Vasini has two forms, Tikshna kantha and Lalitha kantha. Tikshna kantha is black and potbellied, also called as Ugratara or Ekajata while Lalitha kantha is gracefully attractive, also called as Tamreshwari. The Ugratara temple is dedicated to this form of Dikkara Vasini. Navratri is the main festival celebrated in this temple. During this festival, devotees from across the country visit to offer prayers and seek blessings of the Mother. Traditionally, the temple practices animal sacrifices to please the goddess. Ugratara is worshiped in general like Kamakhya. She likes liquor, flesh, coconuts, and sugar cane.

Such a peaceful and divine place. If you're seeking peace then I would recommend you to visit there at least once in your lifetime. You would be amazed.

Ugratara temple The Ugratara temple of Guwahati, Assam is said to be a "Shakti Pitha", a temple built over body parts of Goddess Sati as per Hindu mythology. It is believed that here a portion of the navel of the Goddess fell, and petrified into a stone block which is kept inside a small 'Kund' (water body) in the sanctum of the temple. The antrum of the temple houses two metallic (made of Ashta Dhatu, an alloy of eight metals) idols of Goddess Kali, one new and the other old. It is said that once the idol (at that time only one idol was there) was stolen and all efforts to get it back failed. After six months a new idol was made to be installed in the temple. But surprisingly, the stolen idol was recovered by police and brought back to the temple before the new one was installed. So, both the idols were installed for worshipping. The temple has 3 parts - a wide hall or Mandapa in front, an antrum in the middle with two idols of the Goddess and a sanctum behind with the water filled octagonal "Kund" where the rock regarded as the petrified navel of Goddess Sati is kept. It is said that this "Kund" is connected to the river Brahmaputra, and it's water level falls and rises along with the water level of Brahmaputra. On top of the sanctum there is an elongated dome shaped tower or Shikhar. As a whole the temple is built as per Nilachala style. Behind the temple there are two big ponds collectively called "Jor Pukhuri" (Twin Ponds). One interesting thing in this temple of Goddess Ugratara is a large number of pigeons which walk and fly here and there fearlessly. These pigeons are dedicated to the Goddess, and are marked with a vermilion spot on their forehead. The Shiva temple Every Shakti temple is accompanied by a temple of Lord Shiva, known usually as the Bhairava of the Goddess. At Ugratara temple complex, there is a white coloured temple built in the Nilachala style with a tall elongated dome shaped tower or Shikhara. The antrum of the temple houses a small Narayana idol and a beautiful marble statue of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of Learning and Knowledge. The octagonal sanctum houses a big Shiva Lingam made of stone.

One of the oldest temples in the city of Guwahati. It's not a huge temple but immensely consecrated & holy. Outside the temple you will come across a large team of ducks, swimming to their hearts' content on the huge pond, located just opposite to the temple. Recommended to visit.

Calm and pleasant atmosphere will give you mental satisfaction and peace. Goddess Ugratara is worshipped by hindu, buddhist, jain.

An ancient mandir constructed by ahom king. It is located in the heart of city. The entrance is rock built. It is small sized mandir with limited space for car parking in front of the mandir. A few traditional old musical instruments viz dhool, dhaba are there. It is convenient to visit walking from latasil cricket ground.

Its a religious place for the Hindus, the Naval part of Maa Kali fell here and so has become a site of very secret religious place. A beautiful pond full of Swans, turtles and fishes adore the temple besides it. A lovely place to spend when you are in Guwahati. People from all religion can pay a visit to the pond.