কামাখ্যা মন্দির ও শক্তিপীঠ

কামাখ্যা মন্দির ও শক্তিপীঠ 

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The Kamakhya Temple is one of the most well-known Shakti shrines in India. The temple is located in Assam, India on the Nilachal Hill. It is the primary temple in a group of other temples that are dedicated to the mother goddess. It stands as a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and serves as a center for Tantric and Shakti practices and worship. The original temple was built by Chilarai, a member of the Koch dynasty, in 1565. After being destroyed, it was rebuilt by King Nara Narayana in the 1600s. It has a beehive shaped, domed roof that features sculptured panels and images of Hindu gods and goddesses. The temple features decorated stone caves with natural springs flowing through them which keep the decorated stone moist. A legend involving the deities Shiva and Daksha Yagna is associated with the temple. Each year, thousands of Tantra worshipers gather at Kamakhya Temple for festivals.



The three day festival, Durga Puja, is celebrated during September and October. During the fertility festival, Ambuvaci, the temple closes for three days and opens on day four with a large celebration.

Kamakhya Temple is one amongst the holiest shrines throughout India. Perched on Nilanchal Hill in Kamrup district of Assam, Kamakhya Mandir is easily accessible at a stretch of 8 kms from Guwahati. The temple commemorates Hindu Goddess Sati in her aspect of Kamakhya Devi. Goddess Kamakhya is also known as Sodashi in the local region.