Take the blessings of the planets

Amidst the gentle whispers of the wind and the spellbinding panorama of nature, atop the Chitrasal Hill in Guwahati, lies an enchanting place visited by wanderers and devotees who seek divine blessings from the heavens.

Welcome to the Navagraha Temple, a temple where celestial bodies are worshipped instead of deities. The word ‘Navagraha’ (‘Nava’ meaning nine and ‘Graha’ meaning planet) refers to the nine celestial bodies whose positions at the time of one’s birth determine their destiny and influences their lives. The temple traces its origins to the reign of the Ahom King Rajeswar Singha in the 18th century. Despite enduring partial destruction in the wake of a formidable earthquake in 1897, the temple underwent meticulous restoration efforts, including the innovative use of corrugated iron sheets for roofing.

A sacred sanctuary of devotion, the Navagraha Temple beckons faithful pilgrims seeking solace and divine intervention amidst the cosmic dance of planetary influences. Adorned with offerings of prayers, fragrant blooms, succulent fruits, and flickering oil lamps, the temple's Shivalingas bear witness to the supplications of its visitors. Rituals such as the revered Navagraha Puja, Homa, and Shanti ceremonies unfold within its hallowed halls, invoking celestial blessings and appeasing cosmic forces.