Sukreswar Temple | Timings & Best Places Around Temple

The Sukreswar Temple is a Shiva temple in Assam. The Temple has located on the Itakhuli hill (Sukreswar) on the south bank of river Brahmaputra in Panbazar, Guwahati city. Near the Temple, the compound has a flight of steps to the river. Sit on the steps of Sukreswar ghat, and one can enjoy the sunset and children and older people bathing. It has one of the largest Lingams of Lord Shiva. Temple Timings are Monday To Sunday: 6 am to 7 pm.

Significance Of The Temple:

The Temple is famous for having colossal Shiva lingams in India and the sixth Jyotir Lingam. This great Indian monument of India is the contribution of the King of the Ahom dynasty of Assam, Pramatta Singh. Throughout the year, devotees from many far-off places, including many from foreign countries, come to see this largest Shiva lingam, built in the 18th century. Adjacent to the Temple is a Nat Mandir. Though the Temple is still in good condition, a sheet of iron has replaced the adjacent Nat temple.

History of Sukreswar Temple:

The Temple’s history is associated with Saint Sukra, who made a retreat at the Itakhuli hillock, where he meditated daily and worshipped God Shiva. The meditated place is called Hastagiri as per the (Kalika Purana)Kali Purana, for it is the shape of the elephant hump. It has believed to be constructed in 1744 by Ahom King Pramatta Singha (1744–1751). King Rajeswar Singha (1751–69), who also promoted the cause of the Saiva cult, made financial provisions for the Sukreswar Temple in 1759.

Events At The Temple:

At the Temple, the main festival organizes during the time of Mahashivaratri, and at that time, the whole Temple decorate with beautiful flowers and glittering lights. And the scene during that time is entirely different.

Sukreswar Temple Timings:

Here are the Sukreswar Temple Timings:

Day	Timings
Monday	6 am to 7 pm
Tuesday	6 am to 7 pm
Wednesday	6 am to 7 pm
Thursday	6 am to 7 pm
Friday	6 am to 7 pm
Saturday	6 am to 7 pm
Sunday	6 am to 7 pm

Finest Places Around Sukreswar Temple:

Kamakhya Temple: 

It is well famous as the bleeding Goddess. The Kamakhya Temple appears very beautiful during the evening aarti time. The Temple has dedicated to the tantric goddesses. Apart from the deity Kamakhya Devi, a Temple compound houses ten other Kali avatars named Kamala, Dhumavati, Matangi, Bagola, Tara, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Tripura Sundari, and Bhuvaneshwari.

Assam State Museum:

The museum exhibits sections like epigraphy, sculptures, crafts, natural history, and folk art forms. The rare and antique collections are displayed here, making this museum unique.

Guwahati Planetarium: 

It is an astronomical education and research centre. And Built in 1994, it is the only planetarium in Assam.

Brahmaputra river cruise:

You can have a romantic candle-lit dinner. And watch an enthralling sunset. We can also enjoy mouth-watering cuisine and live music.

Umananda Temple:

It has built on Bhasmachala Hill. And ‘Umananda’ comes from two Hindi words, ‘Uma,’ which is another name for Lord Shiva’s wife, and ‘Ananda,’ which means happiness.

Ugratara Devalaya:

Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located on the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city.

Aswakranta Temple:

In the Assamese language, Aswa means ‘horse,’ and Klanta means ‘tired.’ Lord Krishna was searching for Narakasur; his horse felt tired here, where Shri Aswaklanta temple has located now.

Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden:

Botanical Garden is the biggest in the North East region, Assam, and it has spread across 432 acres. It is also called Guwahati Zoo and has located in Hengrabari Reserved Forest.

Uma(Peacock Island) Island:

It calls Peacock Island among the British Colonists. Based on its shape name came. Peacock island lies at the heart of the Brahmaputra mighty river, which flows through the middle of the city of Guwahati.

Fancy Bazaar:

Fancy Bazaar is a unique bazaar with tiny shops trading exotic silk fabrics, handmade toys, Cane and Bamboo Products, and home decor. This famous Bazaar is next to the Central Railway station in Guwahati. This is near Sukreswar Temple.

Basistha Mandir:

Basistha temple has located southeast of Guwahati city, Assam State. It is a Lord Shiva mandir. According to legend, the ashram has founded by the great saint Basistha.

NEHRU PARK:

It is a lovely garden park built in 2000 and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. The park has several trees, soft grass, and spectacular sculptures.

The Saraighat Bridge:

The Saraighat Bridge is a rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, and is the first of its kind bridge over the river in the state. The length of the bridge is 1492 meters, and the road on the bridge is 7.3 meters wide.

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium:

It calls as Sarusajai Stadium. This Stadium is one of the most famous places to visit in Guwahati, Assam, for all football player fans.

Navagraha Temple:

Dedicated to the nine major celestial bodies (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, North Lunar Node, and South Lunar Node), Navagraha Temple in Guwahati has nine Shiva Lingas.

Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra:

It has Named after the poet-playwright and reformer of medieval times- Sankardev Srimanta. Kalakshetra is an institution of culture in Panjabari, Guwahati. Assam’s culture, art, and tradition is the main aim of promotion.

Alfresco Grand – Romantic Retreat:

It is a two-hour dinner cruise on the Brahmaputra River that offers more than delicious food and stunning scenery. There is so much to entertain you during your time onboard.

Mahamaya Temple:

Mahamaya Temple of Bogribari placed about 30 km east of Dubhri town, is one of the most visited temples in that part of Assam. The Temple derives its name from the great Goddess Mahamaya, meaning supreme illusion.

Dighalipukhuri: 

It is a prominent tourist attraction in the heart of Guwahati, with boating facilities and recreational activities. It is an old rectangular lake half a mile long, originally engraved from the Brahmaputra.

ISKCON, Guwahati:

ISKCON Guwahati is one of the most famous places to see in Guwahati and is named Shri Shri Rukmini Krishna and has located on the hilltop of Ulubari Chariali.

Doul Govinda Temple, Guwahati:

The Govinda Temple is mainly devoted to Lord Krishna. Besides, there is a Namghar and a temple within the same premises.

Hotels Near Sukreswar Temple:

• Hotel Lilawati Grand
• Magic square hotel
• Hotel Swagatam Inn
• Hotel Prag Continental
• Blue Moon Hotel
• Mayflower Hotel
• Hotel Dynasty
• Capital O 10292 Niharika Guest House
• Hotel Rajmahal
• Vian Inn
• Mayur Residency Guwahati
• Vishwaratna Hotel
• Hotel Barney Grand, Panbazar
• Hotel Rialto
• Hotel Starline

Sukreswar Temple Address: 

5PQR+3HQ, MG Rd, Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam 781001, India.

How to Reach Sukreswar Temple:

By Train:

Guwahati Railway station is 2 Km, and Kamakhya Railway station is 7 Km away from the Temple; one can easily get shared cabs/buses from there.

By Air:

Temple’s nearest airport is the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport or Guwahati International Airport.

By Road:

The roads in Guwahati city has well connected to most of the major cities in the North Eastern state. Also, the city has well-defined road routes conveniently connected to most of the country’s major cities. 

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