Kamakhya Devi Temple

One of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage sites is the Kamakhya Temple which is located at Nilachal Hill in the colourful city of Guwahati Assam. This is an ancient and holy temple which is a well-known centre of Tantric practices that is dedicated to Maa Kamakhya Devi. This temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the divine temple holds immense religious importance for devotees from all over India; it attracts pilgrims who seek blessings from Maa Kamakhya.  

The Kamakhya Temple also known as Kamakhya Mandir or Kamakhya Devi Mandir was believed to have been constructed date back in the 8th or 9th century. According to legend, it is the place where the yoni (womb) of Goddess Sati fell after Lord Vishnu cut off her body to calm down Lord Shiva’s anger. 

This Yoni is a symbol of fertility and power, the Maa Kamakhya Temple is considered one of the holiest sites for devotees of Shakti (Goddess Durga). One of the most unique features of Kamakhya Temple Kamakhya Guwahati Assam is that it does not have any traditional idol of God and Goddess. 

There is a holy place inside the temple which is a natural rock formation shaped Yoni-like structure that is worshipped as the goddess Kamakhya. This majestic and holy structure attracts millions of devotees who are seeking blessings for fertility, marriage and spiritual things. 

The architecture of Kamakhya Temple Guwahati is both grand and complex which reflects the best of Assamese temple design. The temple was built in the Nilachal architectural style and the temple features a dome-shaped structure adorned with sculptures of gods, goddesses, and mythologic