
Navagraha Temple, Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam, India
The 'temple of nine planets' on Chitrachal hill — an ancient centre of astrology and astronomy that gave Guwahati its old name Pragjyotishpura.
Why visit: The astronomical heart of ancient Kamarupa.
- ›Nine-planet lingas
- ›Chitrachal hill
- ›Astrology lore
- ›City views
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Best time
Oct–Mar
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–300
Duration
1 hr
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