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Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati

The nine planets · Chitrachal hill, Guwahati, Kamrup · Assam

The astrological heart of Prāgjyotiṣpura

Why it is famous

Nine liṅgas under one dome representing the grahas — the shrine that gave Guwahati its old name, the city of eastern astrology.

📜 Pilgrimage history

Built by Ahom king Rajeswar Singha in the late 18th century on an ancient site of astronomical study.

🕰️ Temple timings

  • Darśan 05:30 – 20:00

🙏 Darśan details

  • Free darśan
  • Graha-śānti pūjās performed by resident priests
  • Quiet hilltop, short queue

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati, Chitrachal hill, Guwahati, Kamrup26.1740, 91.7620 · Tap to open Google Maps

Nearest railway station

Guwahati (GHY)3 km

Nearest bus stand

Chitrachal hill, Guwahati bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Guwahati (GAU)23 km

By road

Autos up Chitrachal hill from Silpukhuri.

🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

🧭 Around the temple

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

🛏️ Where to stay

  • Hotels in Guwahati

Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

BudgetStandardComfort
₹1,500₹3,200₹8,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

📌 Other attractions nearby

  • Guwahati planetarium
  • Brahmaputra riverfront

🧵 Part of these circuits

📅 Best time to visit

October–March