Kamakhya Devi Temple

Kamakhya Devi Temple

Ambubachi Mela 2024

Kamakhya Devi Temple-

Ambubachi Mela 2024

The Kamakhya Mata (Mother) Temple is one of the most popular temples in India.

This temple is situated near Brahputra River Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, Assam. These temples dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti.

The Kamakhya mean goddess of Desire

Kamakhya Temple

This is one of the most ancient temple in India

The Kamakhya Temple is believed to be one of the oldest Shakti Peethas in India. It is associated with the legend of Sati, the first consort of Lord Shiva.

According to mythology The Kamakhya Temple is believed to be where her womb and yoni (genitalia) fell.

The temple's architecture is incredible. The current structure was rebuilt in 1565 by the Koch king, Nara Narayan,

The main sanctum sanctorum houses the yoni-shaped stone, symbolizing the goddess Kamakhya. There are so many small temples in side of temple premise. The temple is open entire year

This temple is prominent center for Tantric practices. There is animal sacrifice is given in this temple

Devotee offer flowers, fruits, sweets goddess Kamakhya.

Ambubachi Mela-

The Ambubachi Mela (fair) is the most popular festival of Kamakhya Devi in which devotees and tourists come from all over world

It is as annual festival which celebrates the menstruation period of Goddess Kamakhya, symbolizing fertility This is festival celebrate in June, in 3 days.

Ambubachi Mela 2024-

22 June 2024 to 26 June 2024

Kamakhya Devi Temple

Kamakhya Temple

Guwahati,

Assam

India

Stay-

There are so many hotel and inn near the Kamakhya Devi temples.

There are so many hotel and inn near in Paltal Bazar which is 4 Kilometer from temple.

How to reach-

Airport- International Airport Guwahati