Basistha Temple (Basistha Ashram) stands in Guwahati, Assam, is dedicated to Shiva Lingam, associated with sage Vasishtha. It is also known as Vasishtha Ashram, Basistha Mandir.
A scenic pilgrimage site combining mythology and nature, where streams descending from the Meghalaya hills flow past the temple forming the Basistha river; popular for both religious visits and as a nature spot The ashram is traditionally believed to have been founded by the sage Vasishtha of the Ramayana, who is said to have ended his life at this site.
Assam carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Home of the tantric Shakti shrine of Kamakhya on the Nilachal Hill, one of the oldest and most powerful Shakti Peethas in India.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 7:00 AM |
| Evening | 9:00 PM |
History and architecture
Architecture
Kamrup-style temple architecture set beside a mountain stream flowing down from the Meghalaya hills, with a meditation cave traditionally associated with sage Vasishtha
History
The ashram is traditionally believed to have been founded by the sage Vasishtha of the Ramayana, who is said to have ended his life at this site. Ahom king Rajeswar Singha built the present temple in 1764 CE and gifted 835 bighas of land to the ashram.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Located in the Beltola area on the southeastern outskirts of Guwahati, near Garbhanga Reserve Forest, about 14 km from Guwahati Railway Station; accessible by taxi or auto-rickshaw
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Some aggregator sources describe additional legendary/Shaktipeeth claims that could not be independently corroborated, so these were omitted; festival calendar not confirmed