Ugratara Temple

Ugratara Temple is a Hindu Shakti temple located in the Uzan Bazar area of Guwahati, Assam, on the western bank of the Jor Pukhuri tanks. Dedicated to Goddess Ugratara, a form of Parvati, it is revered as a Shakti Peetha. Originally built in 1725 by Ahom King Siva Singha and rebuilt after the 1897 earthquake, the temple exhibits Ahom architectural style with a shikhara and is a significant pilgrimage centre in the city.

Visitors can expect a compact temple complex set in a busy urban neighbourhood near Jor Pukhuri. The main shrine houses the sanctum with the deity, approached through a small entrance and mandapa. The surroundings include temple tanks, shops selling offerings, and views of traditional Ahom-style shikhara architecture. The atmosphere is devotional with daily prayers, aarti, and increased activity during festivals.

The temple was originally constructed in 1725 by Ahom King Siva Singha. The original structure was destroyed in the great earthquake of 1897 and was later reconstructed. The Jor Pukhuri tanks beside the temple were excavated during the Ahom period. The site has long been associated with Shakti worship in Assam.

Dedicated to Goddess Ugratara, considered a form of Goddess Parvati and identified as one of the Shakti Peethas where the navel of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. It is an important centre for Shaktism in Assam and draws devotees especially during Navratri, Durga Puja and Manasa Puja. Buffalo sacrifice tradition was historically associated but is no longer practiced.