About Sukreswar Temple in Guwahati, Assam :
Sukreswar Temple is perched on top of the Itakhuri hills at Guwahati in the state of Assam. Legend has it that, that Sage Sukra had his hermitage on this hillock and he used to worship his Lord Shiva in this temple. Originally dating back to the 18th century, the temple is believed to have the largest Shiva lingam or phallic emblem in India.
The Kalika Purana identifies the hillock as Hastigiri hills due to its shape like the hump of an elephant. Constructed by the Ahom ruler Pramatta Singha in 1744 AD, the Sukreswar temple is located on the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra. The adjacent embankment is used for holy bathing and performing rituals. It is believed that the dead gain peaces if the post – death rituals are performed here. A flight of steps lead down from the temple complex to the river. Saraighat Bridge forms the backdrop and the river provides a magnificent view of sun set.
How To Reach Sukreswar Temple at Guwahati :
By Rail: The nearest railway station is located in Guwahati. Guwahati has trains plying to all corners of the Country.
By Road: Bus services connect Guwahati from most places within and out of the state of Assam. Cabs and auto rickshaws are available to the Hastigiri hills in the Panbazar area of Guwahati, where the temple is situated.
By Waterway: Ferries and country boat carry people across the river Brahmaputra from many places to the temples’ very own Sukreswar Ghat jetty.