Set in Guwahati, Assam, Navagraha Temple honours Nine planetary deities as Shivalingams, Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, Ketu. It is also known as Navagraha Mandir, Navagraha Devalaya.
Considered one of the most important centers of Navagraha (planetary) worship in India, drawing devotees seeking to pacify malefic planetary influences through ritual worship of the nine celestial deities The temple is among Assam's most ancient shrines, believed to have an early structure from the Koch period.
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 | 4:00 AM |
| Evening | 9:00 PM |
Reported daily darshan hours vary slightly across sources; confirm locally before visiting, especially around ritual times
Poojas and daily rituals
Daily Navagraha Puja for planetary peace; a three-day Maha Yagna is held annually on the Sankranti of Magh-Phagun
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Yagna | Sankranti of Magh-Phagun (mid-February) | A three-day yagna held annually at the temple, a major ritual occasion |
History and architecture
Architecture
Assamese temple architecture with a domed sanctum atop Chitrachal Hill housing nine Shivalingams representing the nine celestial bodies of Vedic astrology, each lingam draped in colored cloth symbolizing its planet
History
The temple is among Assam's most ancient shrines, believed to have an early structure from the Koch period. It suffered severe damage in the great earthquake of 1697 and was rebuilt by Ahom ruler Rajeshwar Singha in 1752. Animal sacrifice is prohibited at this shrine, unlike many other Assamese temples, with symbolic offerings used instead.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Located on Chitrachal Hill in Guwahati, accessible by taxi or auto-rickshaw from the city center; nearest railway station is Guwahati Railway Station and nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Exact daily darshan hours vary slightly between sources and were not independently verified against the temple management