Navagraha Temple, Guwahati

Navagraha Temple on Chitrasal Hill in Guwahati is dedicated to the Navagrahas — the nine celestial bodies (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu) — that play a central role in Hindu astrology. The hilltop location symbolises the temple's connection to the heavens.

The temple consists of nine lingams arranged in a square, each representing one of the planets, with the central Shiva linga representing the Sun. Chitrasal Hill was historically an important centre for astronomy and astrology in Assam, where the Ahom kings kept court astrologers. The temple offers panoramic views of Guwahati and the Brahmaputra. It is a significant site for those seeking planetary blessings (graha shanti) and is visited especially on astrologically auspicious days.