Kamakhya Temple Visit
About this activity
Perched on the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, the Kamakhya Temple is one of the most venerated Shakti Peeths in India and a major center for Tantric practices. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, the bleeding goddess.
The temple complex consists of several individual temples dedicated to all the ten Mahavidyas of Saktism. The main temple is a beehive-like structure. There is no idol inside the inner sanctum (Garbagriha); instead, there is a yoni (vulva)-shaped cleft in the bedrock, kept moist by water from an underground spring.
Every year in June, the Ambubachi Mela is held to celebrate the menstruation of the Goddess. It attracts lakhs of sadhus, tantrics, and devotees, turning the hill into a sea of red.
The energy of the place is intense and mystifying. The view of the Brahmaputra river and Guwahati city from the hill is panoramic.
It is a fascinating blend of faith, history, and ancient architecture.