Why people go here
A temple to all nine grahas on Chitrasal hill, where they are worshipped as nine Shivalingas draped in coloured cloth and Navagraha puja is offered daily, according to Assam Tourism. It was rebuilt by the Ahom king Rajeswar Singha in the 18th century.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- The nine grahas, as nine Shivalingas
- Location
- Chitrasal hill, Guwahati, Assam
Poojas traditionally offered
- Navagraha puja - Offered daily, according to Assam Tourism.
Related pooja: Navagraha-shanti (full nine-planet rite)
Traditional days
At a Navagraha temple, each graha's rites follow its own weekday:
- Sun (Surya): Sunday
- Moon (Chandra): Monday
- Mars (Mangal): Tuesday
- Mercury (Budh): Wednesday
- Jupiter (Guru): Thursday
- Venus (Shukra): Friday
- Saturn (Shani): Saturday
- Rahu: Saturday
- Ketu: Tuesday
Other options across India
Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.
Other Navagraha temples
Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati visited for?
- Traditionally visited for all nine grahas.
- Which pooja is done at Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati?
- The sources name Navagraha puja here.
- What are the darshan timings at Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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