Deity
Shiva (Umananda)
Shiva Temple
श्री उमानन्द शिव मंदिर
Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple is a historic Assamese-style Shiva temple in Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam. Dedicated to Shiva as Umananda, it is located on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River and is associated with the Ahom period, dated here to the 17th century.
Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Historic island shrine
17th century (record)
Architecture
Assamese style
Ahom dynasty (record)
Location
Peacock Island, Brahmaputra, Guwahati
Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1694
- Founder
- King Gadadhar Singha
- Umananda Temple was built in 1694 CE by Ahom King Gadadhar Singha on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River. Construction was supervised by his prime minister Garhganya Handique on the hillock known as Bhasmacala. The temple was later rebuilt by local patrons following damage caused by the 1897 earthquake.
Significance
- Situated on Peacock Island, Umananda Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. Mythology states that Lord Shiva resided here as Bhayananda and burned Kamadeva to ashes when his meditation was disturbed. Thousands of pilgrims cross the river on country boats to celebrate Shivratri at the shrine.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Plan for island transit
Because the temple is on Peacock Island, keep extra time for reaching the island and returning to Guwahati.
Check approximate timings
Timings are approximate (05:30–18:00). If you are arriving close to closing, confirm locally to avoid missing darshan.
Travel light
Carry only essentials for easier movement during transit and within the temple premises.
Respect temple protocol
Follow on-site instructions for darshan flow and offerings, especially during peak Shiva observances.
Peak-day crowd strategy
On Maha Shivaratri and Shravan Mondays, arrive earlier to reduce waiting time and to manage return travel.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
05:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Feb–Mar • 1 day (night vigil)
Maha Shivaratri
Key annual Shiva observance when devotees typically visit in larger numbers; expect crowding and special arrangements.
Jul–Aug • Mondays in Shravan
Shravan Somvar
Seasonal Shiva worship period; Mondays often see increased footfall at Shiva temples.
Twice monthly • Evening observance
Pradosh Vrat
A recurring Shiva observance; confirm any special queue or darshan arrangements on Pradosh days.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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