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Maa Ugratara Devalaya
Guwahati, Assam • Northeast India
Shakti: Ugratara (Dikkara Vasini) • Bhairava: Not separately named in this temple tradition
Sacred character: Ugratara worship through a water-filled sacred pit in Uzan Bazaar
Maa Ugratara Devalaya stands in Guwahati's Uzan Bazaar area near Jor Pukhuri. The sanctum has no conventional idol; worship is focused on a water-filled pit understood as the presence of the Goddess.
Temple customs, access and ritual schedules can change. Check the linked authority before travelling and follow on-site directions.
Today’s Key Info
Crowd Expectation
Allow flexible queue time
Weekends and major observances often bring heavier footfall.
Arrival Guidance
Come early when possible
Early arrival leaves more time for security, queues and the final approach.
Visitor guidanceDarshan and Services
Use authorised channels
Check worship, donation, prasad and access arrangements directly.
Visitor information: Assam Tourism • Updated: 28 September 2026
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Mandir Location Snapshot
View Full Map →Guwahati, Assam
Latitude26.18
Longitude91.74
AddressMaa Ugratara Devalaya, Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, India
Presiding formUgratara, worshipped through a water-filled sacred pit
Elevation55 m (180 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
City / localityGuwahati
DistrictKamrup Metropolitan
State / provinceAssam
CountryIndia
RailGuwahati railway station is the closest major railhead.
AirLokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport serves Guwahati.
RoadCity buses, autos and taxis reach Uzan Bazaar and Latasil; the temple is within the central city road network.
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Ugratara Shakti PeethThe Peeth name honoured at this destination.
Ugratara (Dikkara Vasini)The Goddess form worshipped here.
NavelThe sacred association remembered in tradition.
GuwahatiAssam, India.
Mandir Overview
An introduction to Maa Ugratara Devalaya and its pilgrimage setting.
Maa Ugratara Devalaya stands in Guwahati's Uzan Bazaar area near Jor Pukhuri. The sanctum has no conventional idol; worship is focused on a water-filled pit understood as the presence of the Goddess.
Maa Ugratara Devalaya in Guwahati is the physical shrine for the Ugratara Shakti Peeth tradition.
Shakti Peeth Identity
The temple, Goddess, Bhairava and sacred association remembered at this pilgrimage destination.
Maa Ugratara Devalaya
The principal pilgrimage destination described on this page.
Ugratara (Dikkara Vasini)
The presiding Goddess form worshipped at this shrine.
Not separately named in this temple tradition
A distinct Bhairava name is not consistently given for this shrine.
Navel
Temple tradition connects this Peeth with this part of Sati.
Ugratara Shakti Peeth
A revered Shakti Peeth associated with Guwahati.
Kalika Purana and Dikkara Vasini traditions
The sacred identity is preserved through regional worship and pilgrimage.
Mythology and Sacred Tradition
The attributed sacred account associated with this Peeth.
In the Ugratara Shakti Peeth tradition, the site is associated with Sati's navel and with the fierce Goddess known as Ugratara or Dikkara Vasini. The association is a matter of sacred tradition.
This devotional association is presented as temple tradition and is not described as an archaeological finding.
Historical Importance
Sacred memory, the development of the shrine and its continuing place in worship.
Temple Tradition
In the Ugratara Shakti Peeth tradition, the site is associated with Sati's navel and with the fierce Goddess known as Ugratara or Dikkara Vasini. The association is a matter of sacred tradition.
The Shrine through Time
The present shrine is linked with Ahom-period patronage, especially King Siva Singha in the eighteenth century. Its identity also reflects Hindu and Buddhist Tantric currents in Assam.
Continuing Worship
Maa Ugratara Devalaya in Guwahati is the physical shrine for the Ugratara Shakti Peeth tradition.
Temple Complex and Sacred Setting
Architecture, the principal shrine and the landscape experienced by pilgrims.
Architecture and Design
A modest domed shrine encloses the unusual water-filled sacred pit. The Shiva shrine behind it and the adjacent Jor Pukhuri tanks form part of the urban temple setting.
Maa Ugratara Devalaya
The main darshan destination within the wider sacred precinct.
Guwahati, Assam
Ugratara worship through a water-filled sacred pit in Uzan Bazaar.
Spiritual Importance
The Goddess, Peeth tradition and devotional meaning of the pilgrimage.
Ugratara (Dikkara Vasini)
Devotees approach the shrine for darshan, prayer and the grace of the Goddess.
Navel
In the Ugratara Shakti Peeth tradition, the site is associated with Sati's navel and with the fierce Goddess known as Ugratara or Dikkara Vasini. The association is a matter of sacred tradition.
Ugratara worship through a water-filled sacred pit in Uzan Bazaar
The shrine’s physical setting and devotional memory shape the pilgrimage.
Prayer and Darshan
Visitors join a continuing Shakta tradition expressed through worship, festivals and offerings.
Living Sacred Tradition
Daily worship, major observances and respectful conduct at the shrine.
Daily Devotion
General darshan; Offerings to Ugratara; Traditional Tantric worship under temple custom.
Festival Tradition
Durga Puja, Navaratri, Dol observances draw focused worship and larger gatherings.
Temple Conduct
Allow additional time during Durga Puja and other major observances.
Quick Decision Box
Three choices that help shape a practical temple visit.
Choose your arrival
Prefer an early, non-festival arrival when possible and check the current opening pattern.
Review timingsUse authorised services
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters for ritual services and donations.
Review servicesAllow a flexible circuit
Keep transport, queue and weather time available before adding nearby sacred places.
See nearby placesDarshan Process
A simple sequence for a respectful visit, subject to current temple directions.
- Check the day’s scheduleAssam Tourism confirms the temple identity and location but does not publish a current daily schedule. Confirm opening and ritual periods locally.
- Plan the final approachCity buses, autos and taxis reach Uzan Bazaar and Latasil; the temple is within the central city road network.
- Prepare for securityCarry only permitted belongings and follow local screening instructions.
- Join the authorised queueUse the current entrance and any designated queue route.
- Observe temple customsFollow footwear, photography and sanctum guidance.
- Receive darshan of Ugratara (Dikkara Vasini)Move calmly, respect other devotees and follow priest or staff directions.
- Continue only if time permitsAdd nearby sacred places after the principal darshan.
How to Reach
Plan the regional journey and the final local approach separately.
Air gateway
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport serves Guwahati.
Rail connection
Guwahati railway station is the closest major railhead.
Road and final approach
City buses, autos and taxis reach Uzan Bazaar and Latasil; the temple is within the central city road network.
Mandir Timings and Visitor Information
Published hours are shown where a reliable schedule is available; local changes can still apply.
Festivals and Major Observances
Major observances can change access, transport and queue patterns.
Durga Puja
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Navaratri
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Dol observances
Expect special worship, heavier footfall and possible changes to normal access.
Festival dates, routes and access arrangements may differ from the regular programme.
Pooja and Temple Services
Use authorised channels for worship services, offerings and donations.
General darshanOfferings to UgrataraTraditional Tantric worship under temple custom
Use the temple authority or clearly identified counters, and check availability before making payment.
Best Time to Visit
Balance weather, walking conditions, temple hours and major crowd periods.
Quieter Arrival
Non-festival weekdays may offer a calmer visit, though queues can still vary.
Allow More Time
Durga Puja, Navaratri, Dol observances can bring substantial crowds and route changes.
Seasonal Readiness
Check the local forecast and prepare for the region, walking route and season.
Temple Schedule
Assam Tourism confirms the temple identity and location but does not publish a current daily schedule. Confirm opening and ritual periods locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current, conservative answers for planning the visit.
Assam Tourism confirms the temple identity and location but does not publish a current daily schedule. Confirm opening and ritual periods locally.
The presiding form is Ugratara (Dikkara Vasini). The Shakti Peeth association is presented as temple tradition.
According to the tradition associated with this Peeth, the sacred association is Navel. This is a devotional attribution, not an archaeological claim.
Plan the regional journey and final local approach separately. City buses, autos and taxis reach Uzan Bazaar and Latasil; the temple is within the central city road network.
Recheck the opening pattern, local access, weather and festival arrangements through the linked visitor-information source.
Reference Notes
Current visitor sources and the interpretation used for traditional claims.
- Current visitor source: Assam Tourism.
- Current visitor source: Assam Tourism temple circuit.
- Sacred tradition: Shakti, Bhairava and Sati associations are attributed devotional traditions.
- Map data: The visible pin, schema coordinates and runtime astronomy use 26.18, 91.74 in Asia/Kolkata.
Nearby Mandirs and Spiritual Circuit
Sacred and cultural places that can be combined with the principal darshan when time and local conditions permit.
Jor Pukhuri
Guwahati pilgrimage circuit
A useful nearby stop within the wider Guwahati visitor circuit.
Umananda Temple
Guwahati pilgrimage circuit
A nearby sacred stop often combined with pilgrimage in the Guwahati area.
Navagraha Temple
Guwahati pilgrimage circuit
A nearby sacred stop often combined with pilgrimage in the Guwahati area.