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Umananda

उमानन्द
Also known as: Umānanda, Guwahati Shiva, Bhasmachala

About

The presiding deity of the Umananda Temple on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River, Guwahati, Assam. A form of Shiva worshipped as Umananda (the one who delights Uma). One of the most important Shiva temples in Northeast India.

Attributes

ShivaGuwahatiBrahmaputraNortheast India

Symbols

LingaTrishulaNandiBrahmaputra
Consort
Parvati (Uma)
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Umānandāya Namaḥ
Shiva Panchakshari

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaLocal traditions

Regions Worshipped

GuwahatiAssamNortheast India

Iconography

Linga form. Temple located on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River.