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      Hugging the shores of the turbulent Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the  gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India. The Light of the East,  Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once upon a time, is said to have been a vast  kingdom during the epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, Guwahati is the hub  of the region and also its largest city. Guwahati has much to offer in  terms of natural beauty and picturesque environment. Located amidst vast  stretches of water bodies (beels), hills and islands, the city is the base spot  for travelers and tourists from all over the globe.  |  |  |  |  
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			  Assam State MuseumAssam State Museum is a representation of the  unique culture and tradition of the northeastern state. It surpasses all the  other museums in India, as the biggest multipurpose museum displaying collections  in a variety of sections, like archeology, iconography, epigraphy and even  numismatics.
 Srimanta Sankardeva  Kalakshetra:  Named after the  greatest Vaishnava saint and the greatest integrator of the Assamese society  Srimanta Sankardeva, the Kalakshetra is a multi-Arts complex. It houses a  Central Museum where cultural objects and day-to-day articles used by different  ethnic groups will be preserved and exhibited, an Open Air Theatre with 2000  capacity to hold folk festivals and to present traditional dance and drama of  the State.
 
 Ugratara  Temple
 Ugratara Temple is an important Shakti shrine,  located in the eastern part of the Guwahati city, in Uzan Bazaar. The temple  serves as an important pilgrimage center of the state and attracts tourists  from far and wide. It was constructed in 1725, by King Shiva Singh of Ahom  Kingdom.
 
 Vasistha  Ashram
 Vasistha Ashram is situated amidst beautiful  natural scenes, in the Sandhychal hills of eastern Guwahati. It is an important  pilgrimage center, which was built by the Ahom king, Raja Rajeswar, in the  second half of the 18th century. Vasistha is, in fact, the last existing  monument built by the Ahom dynasty rulers.
 
 Kamakhya  Temple
 Kamakhya temple is one of the biggest Shakti  shrines in the whole of India and also serves an important pilgrimage center  for the tantric worshippers as well as the general Hindus. It is a place where  the beliefs and practices of the Aryan communities coincide with those of  non-Aryan communities, in Assam. www.topwatchesmall.com
 
 Navagraha  Temple
 As the name suggests, Navagraha Temple (or the  temple of the nine celestial bodies), is a worship place devoted to the nine  planets of the solar system, namely Surya (the sun), Chandra (the moon), Buddha  (mercury), Mangala (mars), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani  (Saturn), Rahu (Dragon’s head) and finally Ketu (Dragon’s tail).
 
 Dighalipukhuri: It is a water body in the heart of the city with boating  facilities, cruises on the river Brahmaputra in the 'Jolporee', the famous  Balaji Temple of Tirupati,Planetarium, the Saraighat Bridge over the  Brahmaputra, the Guwahati Oil Refinery, Lachit Barphukan Park and the Guwahati  University are places worth visiting.
 
 Chandubi Lake: A natural lagoon and fine picnic spot which is 64 kms. from  Guwahati. The lake and its surroundings is an ideal holiday resort with the  added attraction of fishing and rowing.
 Sualkuchi: It is one of the world's largest weaving villages often called  the Manchester of the East. The entire population here is engaged in weaving  exquisite silf fabrics. A renowned centre of silk production, particularly  known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere else  in the world.
 
 Hajo: Located 32 kms. from Guwahati on the north bank of the  Brahmaputra, it is a place where three religions meet - Hinduism, Islam and  Buddhism. It has a large number of temples, the chief among them being  Hayagriva-Madhab Temple. There is a belief that this temple contains the relic  of Lord Buddha, while a section of the Buddhist hold that Lord Buddha attained  nirvana here. Large number of Bhutanese visit this temple every year during the  winter season. There is a place of pilgrimage for Muslims here known as  Poa-Mecca.
 
 MAJULI: Assam is famous for Majuli, the world's largest river island.  Majuli situated in the midst of river Brahmaputra, is the centre of Vishnava  culture.
 
 The total area of Majuli has been steadily  decreasing due to strong erosion of the river Brahmaputra. Upper Majuli is  inhabited by tribes like the Mising and the Deoris and is the centre of a  living heritage of colourful costumes and festivals.
 
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