Lankeswar Temple
According to Hindu mythology, Ravana, the king of Lanka worshipped Lord Shiva at this place. His energies of worship are considered to be extremely high, to bless people who go there till now. It is said that once a person visits this temple, his all sins would be removed.
How to reach
By Surface Transport
The
Nearest Bus stop is Guwahati 15 km. Tourists can avail the buses plying from
different parts of the city. Guwahati City Bus Number 6 provides with direct
public transportation.The temple is well connected by various modes of
transport.
By Train
The
Nearest Railway Station is Guwahati 12.9 km Connected to major cities railway
stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Ajmer, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.
By Air
The Nearest Airport is
Guwahati Airport 12 Km which is well connected with regular domestic flights to
Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and other metropolitan cities.
History
The temple was constructed by the then king of Guwahati city many centuries ago. Devotees visiting the temple need to climb almost 452 marble steps to reach the temple. The staircase has been built by the monetary contributions of the pilgrims.
