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Basistha Temple, Guwahati
Basistha is a locality situated in south of Guwahati, named after sage Vashistha. Basistha Temple is located in extreme south of locality with hermitage of sage Vashistha popularly known as Bashistha Ashram while Basistha river flows through temple. All major rituals of Hindus are performed here. Basistha ashram's scenic surroundings makes it major picnic spot within the city alongside its religious importance. National highway 37 passes through Basistha square or chowk which transforms it as transportation hotspot. Basistha square and its nearby areas are major commercial centers. See also * Adabari * Bhetapara * Ganeshguri * Kamakhya Kamakhya, a mother goddess, is a Shakta Tantric deity; considered to be the embodiment of ''Kama (desire)'', she is regarded as the goddess of sex. Her abodeKamakhya Temple is located in the Kamarupa region of Assam, India."Seated on top of ... References {{coord missing, Assam Neighbourhoods in Guwahati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guwahati
Guwahati (, ; formerly rendered Gauhati, ) is the biggest city of the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Dispur, the capital of Assam, is in the circuit city region located within Guwahati and is the seat of the Government of Assam. A major riverine port city along with hills, and one of the fastest growing cities in India, Guwahati is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. It is called the ''Gateway to North East India''. The ancient cities of Pragjyotishpura and Durjaya (North Guwahati) were the capitals of the ancient state of Kamarupa. Many ancient Hindu temples like the Kamakhya Temple, Ugratara Devalaya, Ugratara Temple, Basistha Temple, Doul Govinda Temple, Umananda Temple, Navagraha temples#Navagraha Temple in Assam, Navagraha Temple, Sukreswar Temple, Rudreswar Temple, Manikarneswar Temple, Aswaklanta Temple, Dirgheshwari temple, Dirgheshwari Temple, Asvakranta Temple, Lankeshwar Temple, Bhubaneswari Temple, Shree Gane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vashistha
Vasishtha ( sa, वसिष्ठ, IAST: ') is one of the oldest and most revered Vedic rishis or sages, and one of the Saptarishis (seven great Rishis). Vashistha is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the ''Rigveda''. Vashishtha and his family are mentioned in Rigvedic verse 10.167.4, other Rigvedic mandalas and in many Vedic texts. His ideas have been influential and he was called the first sage of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy by Adi Shankara. The '' Yoga Vasishtha'', ''Vasishtha Samhita'', as well as some versions of the ''Agni Purana'' and ''Vishnu Purana'' are attributed to him. He is the subject of many stories, such as him being in possession of the divine cow Kamadhenu and Nandini her child, who could grant anything to their owners. He is famous in Hindu stories for his legendary conflicts with sage Vishvamitra. In the Ramayana, he was the family priest of the Raghu dynasty and teacher of Rama and his brothers. Etymology Vasishtha is also spelled a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basistha Temple
Basistha (Pron: bəˈsɪsθə) temple, located in the south-east corner of Guwahati city, Assam, India, is a Shiva mandir. The history of the Basistha Ashram where the temple is located dates back to the Vedic age. According to legend the ashram was founded by the great saint Basistha (Vasishtha). Temple in the ashram stands on the bank of the mountain streams originating from the hills of Meghalaya, which becomes the rivers Basistha and Bahini/Bharalu flowing through the city. Basisthashram This ashram is believed to be the home of sage Basistha. The ashram is located a few kilometers (10-12) from Guwahati, on the outskirts of Garbhanga reserve forest which has a population of elephants. This Garbhanga reserve forest is also a proposed butterfly reserve. Although the ashram has a temple but still the cave in which the Muni Vasistha is believed to have meditated is located 5 km inside the ashram. The ashram also has a waterfall. History The site has evidence of a stone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindu
Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism.Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent. The term ''"Hindu"'' traces back to Old Persian which derived these names from the Sanskrit name ''Sindhu'' (सिन्धु ), referring to the river Indus. The Greek cognates of the same terms are "''Indus''" (for the river) and "''India''" (for the land of the river). The term "''Hindu''" also implied a geographic, ethnic or cultural identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent around or beyond the Sindhu (Indus) River. By the 16th century CE, the term began to refer to residents of the subcontinent who were not Turkic or Muslims. Hindoo is an archaic spelling variant, whose use today is considered derogatory. The historical development of Hindu self-identity within the local In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highway 37 (India)
National Highway 37 (NH 37) is a National Highway in India. This highway starts from Badarpur near Karimganj in Assam and terminates at Imphal in Manipur Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanm .... This highway was also used for cycling event in 2016 South Asian Games. References External links NH 37 on OpenStreetMap National highways in India {{India-NH-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adabari
Adabari is a locality in Guwahati with nearest airport at Guwahati Airport and railway station and junction at Paltan Bazaar and Kamakhya. Surrounded by localities of Jalukbari and Maligaon, it is a busy commercial area of city. The area has been well developed and serves its residents with all the basic needs in locality. It has a few best four wheelers showrooms of Maruti, Hyundai etc. In Guwahati. Grocery departmental stores like Goodbuy and The Grocer Supermarket. Adding to the place a 5 star hotel and a structure in the memory of Lt. Bhupen Hazarika at Jhalukbari. The place directly connects to the highway NH37. Adabari is major hub of transportation with regular vehicles plying to other districts of Lower Assam Adabari tiniali is a busy 3 point junction in the locality. The roads meeting there are the Pandu Port RD. ,Assam Trunk Road and a road coming out of Kamakhay Nagar See also * Bhetapara * Beltola * Chandmari * Paltan Bazaar * Ganeshguri Ganeshguri is locality in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhetapara
Bhetapara is a fast-growing mixed residential and commercial area of Guwahati city in Kamrup Metropolitan district in Assam state in India. It connects the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (main stadium of national games of country which held in the city in 2006) to the rest of the city. Health One Ayurvedic Health Centre under central government is located here.. Transport It has a well-developed system of roads. It is connected with other parts of the city by buses (run both by private operators and ASTC), trekkers, e-rickshaws and other modes of transportation. It is connected to National Highway 37. Sports Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium is located here which hosted hockey matches at all levels and main stadium of hosting hockey matches during 33rd National Games 2007, Guwahati, and also during the 2016 South Asian Games which was held in Guwahati and Shillong. Prominent Persons Deepak Bhuyan:Theater and Film artiste resides in Bhetapara. He is the recipient of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganeshguri
Ganeshguri is locality in Guwahati, Assam, is named after lord Ganesh, also known as Heramba. There was a Heramba kingdom. There is also a Ganesh Temple located in its southern part. Situated in capital complex of Guwahati city, it is a major commercial area within the city. Assam State Secretariat Buildings are located here. Ganeshguri is one of the major commercial areas of Guwahati city. Market consists mainly of various segments such as garments, crockeries, home decor, music stores, medical stores, sweet stores, groceries, automobile showroom etc. Various restaurants have been opened up in the area serving various cuisines. Fast food chains like Pizza Hut, KFC have opened up. Ethnic restaurants like Janming and Gam's Delicacy have made the area a popular place for outings. Several important establishments such as Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, Ambarish Hotel etc. are located here. See also * Beltola * Bhetapara * Chandmari * Maligaon * Paltan Bazaar * History of Beltola Belt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamakhya (Locality)
Kamakhya is a locality in Guwahati, Assam, which is from the Guwahati Airport and about 6 km from Guwahati Railway Station, it also has own railway junction called Kamakhya Junction. Kamakhya is known for presence of ancient Kamakhya Temple in Nilachal pahar or hill. Ambubachi Mela held here annually attracts pilgrimage from other parts of country as well as from abroad. In February 2012, this area came into limelight with the discovery of rock cut caves built during the reign of Kamarupa king Mahendra Varman. See also * Bhetapara * Beltola * Chandmari * Paltan Bazaar * Ganeshguri Ganeshguri is locality in Guwahati, Assam, is named after lord Ganesh, also known as Heramba. There was a Heramba kingdom. There is also a Ganesh Temple located in its southern part. Situated in capital complex of Guwahati city, it is a major com ... References {{coord, 26, 10, N, 91, 42, E, display=title, region:IN_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki Neighbourhoods in Guwahati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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