Ganeshguri

Ganeshguri is locality in Guwahati, Assam,[1] is named after lord Ganesh, also known as Heramba. There was a Heramba kingdom.[2] There is also a Ganesh Temple located in its southern part.

Ganesh temple

Ganeshguri fly over

Situated in capital complex of Guwahati city, it is a major commercial area within the city. Assam State Secretariat Buildings are located here. Ganeshguri is one of the major commercial areas of Guwahati city. Market consists mainly of various segments such as garments, crockeries, home decor, music stores, medical stores, sweet stores, groceries, automobile showroom etc. Various restaurants have been opened up in the area serving various cuisines. Fast food chains like Pizza Hut, KFC have opened up. Local restaurants like Janming and Gam's Delicacy have made the area a popular place for outings. Several important establishments such as Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, Ambarish Hotel etc. are located here. [3]

See also

References
  1. "Ganeshguri Locality". indiatravelnext.com. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
  2. (Boruah 2003:337-347) Ganesvara-Puskarini 1419 Saka , issued by Dununtarai, the king of Heramba in 1497 A.D. on the occasion of excavation of a tank in the Ganeshguri area
  3. "Ganesh Temple at Ganeshguri". mylordganesha.wordpress.com. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 25 December 2011.

Bibliography
  • Boruah, Nirode (2003). "Pragjyotisapura – the Capital City of Early Assam". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 64: 337–347. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44145474.

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