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Ugra Tara Temple




Ugra Tara temple is located at Guwahati and is dedicated to Goddess Ugra Tara, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The deity is mostly associated with the Buddhist religion.

The temple was built in AD 1725 by the erstwhile ruler of the region, King Siva Singh. A tank known as Jorepukhuri, built by the king, is situated to the east of the temple.

Special prayers are held on Fridays. Navaratri is the main festival celebrated here.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Kamrup
Location: Uzan Bazaar
Guwahati    

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