Details of Kamakhya Temple and Maa Kamakhya

The Destination is Located on the top of the Nilachal Hill in Assam city of Guwahati, this is one of India’s most cherished and most visited pilgrimage temples dedicated to goddess Kamakhya. This is a Shakti Peetha temple, a sacred location with a belief to have the goddess’s reproductive organ, and symbolizes fertility and primal feminine power. Every year, during the Ambubachi mela, a festival to honor the goddess Kamakhya menstruation cycle, lakhs of devotees gather to seek the blessings of the goddess Kamakhya. The surrounding of the temple are mysteries, the unique atmosphere, and the rituals, make it a fascinating site for the scholars, devotees, and travelers and tourism interest.

The Tales & Stories passed from Generation to Generation of Maa Kamakhya

 

Few Stories are gathered to connect with the Goddess Kamakhya .

 

1. The Kamakhya and Lord Shiva Story:

Sory says Sati, wife of Lord Shiva when attended the yagna organized by her father, in spite of Shiva’s warning, the disdainful & supercilious words of her father discourtesy Lord Shiva affected her like bowie knife forced her to jump into the pyre burning of the yagna. Lord Shiva in anger picked whatever remained of his dearest self-immolation, and then he roamed the universe in full grief and performed the Rudra Tandava. Out of fear to retain the balance in cosmic system Lord Vishnu fragmented the Sati’s remains and the places where her remains fell are graced as centre of energy, known as Shakti Peethas,

 

2. The Ambubachi Mela:

The unique festival Ambubachi Mela is a held at the Kamakhya temple in Assam, drawing lakhs of sadhus, devotees, and tourists, and this festival celebrates the annual menstrual cycle of the goddess Kamakhya. At this time, the temple will remain closed for three days, and at this time high spiritual energy is generated and full respect is given to the cycle of creation. During this time devotees from all the over the world gather for the three-day to seek blessings of the divine phenomenon of human creation. For the devotees of Shakti like inquisitive tourists, Tantric practitioners, & Scholars – this mega event give unique opportunity to respect the divine feminine process to support the life of mankind.

 

3. The Curse of Kamadeva:

Lord Shiva, mourned for his dearly beloved, and started meditating therefore the entire creative process of the mankind came into rest. The Devtaas deputed Kamadeva, the Lord of desire and Passion to knock up Lord Shiva from position. Lord Shiva became enranged at the knock made by Kamadeva and perished him to ashes with his fury and third eye. So suddenly Rati, Kamadeva’s wife, meditated hard to bring her husband Kamdev back. Lord Shiva, gratified by her emotions and devotion, accepted a specific requirement as part of a larger agreement that a temple be built on Nilachala where the Yoni of Sati had dropped. Thereafter the temple of Kamakhya came into existence for the mankind.

 

4. The Confrontation between Kamakhya and Naraka:

The scriptures say that the king of evil Naraka, proposed to marry Goddess Kamakhya. The goddess in humor said a condition where Naraka was asked to build a floating stairway from the deck to the mountaintop where the temple (goddess residency) resides before the cock croaked. Observing at the progress, the goddess intentionally retched the bird. Thereafter he deliberately tried to marry her due to which a flight took place and Naraka was put to death. This mystical story talks about the Gender equality.

 

5. The Tantric Practices and Kamakhya Temple:

The Babas practicing Tantric rituals Kamakhya Temple has always been a place to worship, meditate and perform. Tantric prayers are spiritual by the ways of mantras, rituals, and meditation. The temple is the main place for Tantric worship and perform rituals, seeking enlightenment and blessings from the Kamkhya Goddess.

 

6. The Cultural Significance of Kamakhya Temple:

Amongst the followers of the Goddess and Assamese Community Kamakhya Temple holds cultural significance along with spiritual and religious ways. With its customs, rich history of the state, and the Assamese folklore true faith. The temple is a dedicated location of celebrations and community cultural festivals and represents a true ethnic and cultural recognition.

 

7. Brahmaputra Mystery:

At the time of Ambubachi festival, a natural spring in the temple’s heart that flows all the time over the yoni-shaped stones, and is attached to the Brahmaputra River converts red for three days, as if the goddess bleeds in the course of these  three days of the year. Other scientific reasons for this is that may be due to the iron-rich soil surrounding the temple, another saying is there be large deposits of cinnabar or mercury sulfide, although such claims are not yet proven by anybody.

 

What is Worshipped inside the Kamakhya Temple and its structure:

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The Architecture of the temple complex is built in the Nilachala style, and it has a dome resembling a beehive, surrounded with stupas, giving it a unique advent.  The middle of the shrine has a natural stone formation that bears a resemblance to the yoni or female genitalia, personifying the Goddess Kamakhya’s creative and fertile power. The stone is camouflaged by a natural spring. Devotee’s respect this sacred stone in the temple's holiest place by praying and performing rituals that seek goddess’ energies and seek her blessings for fertility, spiritual well-being, and defence.

 

Conclusion:

Spiritually inclined, Historians and Devotees, and tourists get fascinated with the Kamakhya Temple because of its fascinating mysteries and rich history. One of the most vigorous Shakti peethas, it actually encourages feminine power and emergency. The temple still retains generational customs with its distinctive architecture, mysterious rites, and Ambubachi Mela. Looking forward to your booking of kamakhya temple mystery, interest, religion and faith in the Goddess. Kamakhya is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas, here the yoni of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen, making it a powerful seat of Shakti worship.

 

Best Time To Visit Kamakhya temple

So if you are planning for the best season of the year, ten we would suggest winter as an ideal time to travel  because of the scenic ambiance and beautiful weather. Other time of the year – between March and November – is quite hot and humid for Guwahati

 

Maa Kamakhya Temple Timings

The hours when the Kamakhya Mandir is open are as follows:

Event                             Timings

Morning Opening           5:30 AM

General Darshan             8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Temple Closes for Rituals 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Evening Darshan             2:30 PM – 5:15 PM

For Advance booking of Puja please reserve in advance on their official Kamakhya Temple website.

 

Essence of the Structure of the Kamakhya Temple

The  Construction of the temple is dome-shaped, which is protected by a cruciform-shaped base, a specific feature of the Nilachal architectural style. It is different from the conventional temple- here the shikaras has four main chambers with the orientation east to west and has a local flavor of handicrafts with spiritual significance.

 

Garbhagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum)

To reach the underground Garbhagriha, pilgrims climb down stone stairs. It is created with a stone base and an octagonal brick dome. The temple showcases a natural formation of the yoni-shaped rock that symbolizes Goddess Kamakhya and her femininity. Water is regularly flowing on this spiritual site by a subterranean spring, which creates a spiritual aura and energetic atmosphere.

 

Calanta

On the west of Garbhagriha, this square room has an atchala-style ceiling. The walls have elaborate carvings and inscriptions that exhibit the temple’s rich historical heritage and artistic structure.

 

Pancharatna

Pancharatna lies after the Calanta! Large rectangular hall with a flat ceiling and five little spires rising from it for the ventilation and air. The distinct grandeur is created with this architectural style of the temple .

 

Nata Mandir

The last popular structure of Ranghar with the Ahom architectural style was used to construct this ridged roof and arched hall.The inscriptions on the walls from the reigns of Gaurinath Singha and Raja Rajewas Singha to preserve the temple's royal era.

 

Conclusion:

Spiritually inclined, Historians and Devotees, and tourists get fascinated with the Kamakhya Temple Tour because of its fascinating mysteries and rich history. One of the most vigorous Shakti peethas, it actually encourages feminine power and emergency. The temple still retains generational customs with its distinctive architecture, mysterious rites, and Ambubachi Mela. Looking forward to your booking of kamakhya temple mystery, interest, religion and faith in the Goddess.