Bhuvaneswari Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari
About This Temple
Bhuvaneswari Temple occupies the summit of Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, standing a little higher than the Kamakhya Temple and roughly 750 metres from it. The shrine is dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari, the fourth of the ten Mahavidyas, and belongs to the same Shakti tradition that makes Nilachal one of the most important centres of goddess worship in India. The stone structure resembles the Kamakhya temple in style and is generally dated between the seventh and ninth centuries AD. Many pilgrims walk up from Kamakhya rather than drive, a short climb rewarded at the top by an open viewpoint that takes in the Brahmaputra winding below and the full spread of Guwahati city. Along with the other Mahavidya shrines scattered across the hill, Bhuvaneswari sees heavy footfall during Ambubachi Mela and Manasha Puja, when Nilachal Hill fills with devotees from across the country.
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Bhuvaneswari Temple stands at the top of Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, slightly higher than Kamakhya Temple and about 750 metres from it.
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari, who is counted as the fourth of the ten Mahavidya goddesses in the Shakti tradition.
The stone temple is generally dated between the seventh and ninth centuries AD, and its style closely resembles that of the nearby Kamakhya Temple.
Yes. Many pilgrims trek up the short distance of about 750 metres from Kamakhya, though vehicles can also drive to the hilltop.
The temple offers a panoramic outlook over the Brahmaputra River and the whole of Guwahati city, and it is among the most popular sunset viewpoints in the area.
The temple is generally open from around 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, with timings adjusted during festival periods.
Ambubachi Mela and Manasha Puja bring the largest gatherings, when Nilachal Hill fills with devotees from across India.
Yes, provided they travel by vehicle to the hilltop rather than walking up from Kamakhya. HRDYAM arranges vehicle access and assisted entry for senior citizens.
The Mahavidyas are ten aspects of the Divine Mother in the Shakti tradition. Several of their shrines, including Bhuvaneswari, Matangi, Bagalamukhi, and Chhinnamasta, are located across Nilachal Hill.
The temple is roughly 9 km from Guwahati Railway Station, a drive of about 30 minutes up Nilachal Hill.