Old temple temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya
Kamakhya Temple is a very old temple which is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhaya. It is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam. The interesting things is that is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and has no statue of God inside instead of this devotees worships a yoni-shaped stone.
One of the 51 Shakti Peetha
Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, these are holy places where parts of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen. Because of this the temple became widely popular and tourist from all around the country visit here to seek blessings from Goddess Kamakhya.
Known for the annual Ambubachi Mela
Ambubachi Mela is a festival in which devotees celebrates the goddess's mensuration. During this time the temple gets closed for a few days. Thousands of devotees from all around the country especially visit the temple to participate in the rituals and seek blessings.
No statue of God inside, worships a stone
One of the most interesting facts about Kamakhya temple is that there is no statue of the goddess inside the temple. Instead of worshiping a statue, devotees offer their prayers to yoni-shapes stone.
Major site for Tantric worship
Kamakhya Temple is a major site for Tantric worship. It attracts many people who are engaged in Tantric practices who come to perform Tantric rituals and seek spiritual guidance.
Located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam
The temple is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam. As the temple is located at a top of a hill it offers lovely views of the surrounding area. The temple's position on the hill makes it a special and important place for people who come to worship and visit.
Symbolizes the creative power of the godde
Kamakhya Temple symbolizes the creative power of goddess. Instead of a statue of God, it has a yoni-shaped stone that represents that Goddess Kamakhya. This stone is worshipped by visitors who believe that the stone holds some spiritual power and importance.
Celebrates the goddess’s menstruation
Kamakhya Temple celebrates the Goddess menstruation with a special and interesting festival called as the Ambubachi Mela. During this time, the temple gets closed for a few days. Devotees believe that the festival shows respect for the goddess's natural cycle.
Temple complex has ten smaller temple
The temple's complex has ten smaller temples and each of them has their own importance. These small temples are located around the main temple and adds more charm to the temple. Visitors like to visit these smaller temple along with exploring the main temple.
Beautiful carvings and sculpture
The Kamakhya Temple is decorated with beautiful carvings and statues. These are very detailed artwork and figures that shows important stories from past. These beautiful carvings on the walls and pillars adds more charm to the temple's beauty.