Ideal Duration: 1-3 hours
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International
Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati
Janardhana Temple is situated at Shukleshwar Hilltop in Guwahati city of Assam state. This ancient temple is located near the Shukleshwar Ghat of the Brahmaputra River, and the lush green landscape around it makes it very beautiful. Lord Buddha is the head god of this temple and considered as an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is worshiped here under the name Janardhana. The history of this ancient temple dates back to the 10th century. It is believed that this temple was renovated in the 17th century by Swargadev Paramatt Singh. A unique combination of Hindu and Buddhism is seen in the distinctive architecture of this temple. The statue of Lord Buddha is installed in the main hall of the temple. Apart from praying, devotees can also meditate here in the temple. Janardhana Temple is famous for its religious importance as well as for its distinctive architecture and beautiful location.
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