Ugro Tara Temple, Guwahati: History, Timings & Visitor Guide
Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil (Latasil) locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine.
About Ugro Tara Temple
Ugratara Devalaya is a temple dedicated to Ugratara located in the western side of Jor Pukhury tanks in the heart of Guwahati city in the Lotaxil (Latasil) locality in Northeast India. The Ugratara Temple in Uzan Bazaar in the eastern part of Guwahati, Assam, is a Shakti shrine. Legend has said that the navel of Sati, first consort of Shiva, is related to this temple. Ugratara in Assam is generally identified with Tiksna-Kanta, Eka-Jata, etc., of the Buddhist pantheon.
Dikkara vasini has two forms, Tikshna kantha and Lalitha kantha. Tikshna kantha is black and pot bellied, also called as Ugra Tara or Eka jata. Lalitha kantha is gracefully attractive, also called as Tamreshwari.
In the garbhagriha of Ugra Tara there is no image or idol of her. A small pit filled with water is considered as the Goddess. There is a Shivalaya beside Ugra Tara temple and a pond behind both temples.
The present temple of Ugra Tara was built by Ahom King Siva Singha in 1725 CE who had excavated a tank three years before. The tank, known as Jorepukhuri, is situated to the east of the temple. The tank still exists, though the upper section of the temple was destroyed by a devastating earthquake. This was however rebuilt by a local citizen.
Ugro Tara Temple: Key Facts
- TempleUgro Tara Temple
- LocationGuwahati, Assam
- StateAssam
- Entry FeeFree (general darshan)
- Best Time to VisitOctober to March
- Nearest Railway StationGuwahati railway station, ~1 km
- Nearest AirportGuwahati (GAU), ~19 km
- GPS26.18910, 91.75380
Ugro Tara Temple Timings 2026
Ugro Tara Temple is open every day, usually from early morning to late evening with a break in the afternoon. Darshan and aarti timings change with the season and on festival days.
- MorningOpens early morning (around 5 to 6 AM)
- AfternoonShort break around midday at many temples
- EveningEvening aarti around sunset, closes by about 8 to 9 PM
Ask the temple office on arrival for the day's aarti schedule.
Dress Code & Temple Rules
- DressModest, traditional clothes covering shoulders and knees
- FootwearRemove before entering; use the shoe stand
- PhotographyNot allowed inside the sanctum
- Not AllowedLeather items, tobacco, alcohol, non-veg food
- QueueFollow queue lines and staff instructions on festival days
How to Reach Ugro Tara Temple
- LocationGuwahati, Assam
- By AirGuwahati (GAU), about 19 km
- By AirSilchar (IXS), about 188 km
- By TrainGuwahati railway station, about 1 km
- By RoadTaxis, autos and state buses from the railway station and nearby cities
Distance from Nearby Cities
| From | Road Distance (approx.) | Travel Time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Guwahati | 25 km | 1 hr |
| Silchar | 244 km | 5 hr |
| Itanagar | 269 km | 6 hr |
| Jorhat | 323 km | 7 hr |
| Agartala | 340 km | 8 hr |
Best Time to Visit
October to March. Winter is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing. May–June can be very hot and July–September brings monsoon rain. Weekday mornings are the least crowded; expect long queues on weekends, holidays and festivals.
History of Ugro Tara Temple
Ugra Tara is worshiped in general like Kamakhya. She likes liquor, flesh, Modaka, coconuts, and sugar cane.
Legend & Significance
Once upon a time, Yama (Lord of the Hell) made a complaint to Brahma that nobody is coming to Hell from Kamarupa because of the sacredness of the area, despite committing sins. Brahma carried this complaint to Vishnu. Vishnu took them to Shiva. Lord Shiva ordered Goddess Ugra Tara to drive away all the people who are living in Kamakhya. She sent her army.
In the course of this drive, they laid their hands on Rishi Vasishtha who was meditating on Shiva at Sandhyachal. Vasishtha became angry and cursed Ugra Tara and Shiva. From then onwards all the Vedic (Shiva) sadhanas are given up in Kama rupa and Ugra Tara became a Goddess of Vamachara sadhana. All her army became Mlechhas.
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