Visit Maa Kamakhya Temple

🌸 Kamakhya Temple – The Shrine of Shakti

📍 Location: Nilachal Hills, Guwahati, Assam
🕉 Dedicated to: Goddess Kamakhya (an incarnation of Maa Durga)

✨ Why is Kamakhya Temple Famous?

• One of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India, believed to be where the womb (yoni) of Goddess Sati fell.

• Symbolizes feminine power, fertility, and desire.

• Center of Tantric Hinduism, making it unique and mystical.

• Annual Ambubachi Mela attracts thousands of devotees, celebrating the goddess's menstrual cycle.

🛕 Temple Highlights:

• Ancient temple architecture with sculpted stone walls and beehive-shaped dome.

• Inner sanctum houses the yoni-shaped stone that is naturally kept moist by a spring.

• The temple complex has small shrines dedicated to other deities like Kali, Tara, Bhairavi, Bhubaneshwari, etc.

• Offers panoramic views of Guwahati city and the Brahmaputra River.

🌿 Best Time to Visit:

• October to March: Pleasant weather, ideal for exploring.

• Ambubachi Mela (June): Famous festival, but very crowded.

🕗 Temple Timing:

• Opening Hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM

• Best to visit early morning for darshan without long queues.

🚗 How to Reach:

• From Guwahati Railway Station: 7-8 km

• Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, around 20 km

• Local transport like auto-rickshaws, cabs, and buses available easily.

🙏 Pro Tips:

✅ Carry a water bottle and comfortable shoes—there are stairs to climb.
✅ Photography inside the main sanctum is not allowed.
✅ You can book a VIP pass if you want to avoid the long queue during peak days.

🌄 Nearby Attractions:

• Umananda Island

• Assam State Museum

• Fancy Bazaar for shopping