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{{Infobox Hindu temple|name=Lankeshwar Temple|image= Lankeshwar Temple, Guwahati.jpg|deity=[[Shiva]]|caption=Lankeshwar Temple|location=[[Guwahati]]|state=[[Assam]]}}
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'''Lankeshwar Temple''' ({{Langx|as|লংকেশ্বৰ দেৱালয়}}) is an ancient temple dedicated to [[Shiva]] on top of a hill in the western part of [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]], India, near the campus of [[Gauhati University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=5 must-visit temples in Guwahati for a divine experience |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/5-must-visit-temples-in-guwahati-for-a-divine-experience/photostory/81273564.cms |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Times of India Travel}}</ref> Lankeshwar is one of the many forms of Lord Shiva.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} The followers of Lord Shiva considered the temple as one of the most sacred one. Devotees all around the year visit this temple and seek divine blessings.


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The Lankeshwar Temple in Guwahati is not only popular with religiously inclined people but with the general tourists also.
'''Lankeshwar '''{(Pron: ˈlæŋˌkeɪʃwə(r)} ''' Temple''' is an ancient [[Shiva]] temple on top of a hill in the western part of the [[Guwahati]] city near the campus of [[Gauhati University]]. The Lankeshwar Temple of [[Assam]] is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is placed atop a hill amidst a picturesque location. Lankeshwar is one of the many forms of Lord Shiva. The followers of Lord Shiva considered the temple as one of the most sacred one. Devotees all around the year visit this temple and seek divine blessings.


The Lankeshwar Temple in [[Guwahati]] is not only popular with the religiously inclined people but with the general tourists also. Most common visitors are amongst the couples of Guwahati city, students of Gauhati University, and that of Assam Engineering College. The wonderful location of the temple is a major reason for this. Since it is situated in a convenient location in the city, it is very easily accessible. Guwahati City Bus Number 6 provides with direct public transportation. This is an added advantage for the place and one of the reasons behind its popularity. Moreover, the temple is believed to be very sacred to the pilgrims who visit here.  
Guwahati City Bus Number 6 provides with direct public transportation.


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== Gallery ==
File:Lankeshwar Temple Gate.jpg
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File:Lankeshwar Temple Shiva Linga.jpg
File:Lankeshwar Temple Shiva Linga.jpg
File:Lankeshwar staircase.jpg
File:Lankeshwar staircase.jpg
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== References ==
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Guwahati]]

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Lankeshwar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShiva
Location
LocationGuwahati
StateAssam
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Lankeshwar Temple (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva on top of a hill in the western part of Guwahati, Assam, India, near the campus of Gauhati University.[1] Lankeshwar is one of the many forms of Lord Shiva.[citation needed] The followers of Lord Shiva considered the temple as one of the most sacred one. Devotees all around the year visit this temple and seek divine blessings.

The Lankeshwar Temple in Guwahati is not only popular with religiously inclined people but with the general tourists also.

Guwahati City Bus Number 6 provides with direct public transportation.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. "5 must-visit temples in Guwahati for a divine experience". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 16 September 2022.

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