Kamkhya Temple

Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister appreciated Assam’s “landmark” Maa Kamakhya initiative.

About Kamkhya Temple:

The Kamakhya temple situated at the Nilachal hills in Guwahati is one of the oldest and most revered centers of Tantric practices.
Temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in country.
It is located near the bank of Brahmaputra River.
Temple has four chambers:
- Garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum), which is a cave under the ground level that houses a rock fissure instead of an idol.
- Three mandapas known as calanta, pancharatna and natamandira.
- Ambubachi mela of Kamakhya temple is considered as the biggest religious congregation in Northeast India.

History of the temple

It is believed that the temple is where parts of Devi Sati’s corpse fell while her husband Lord Shiva performed taandav.
As per religious beliefs, her genitals and womb fell where the present-day temple is located.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/pm-modi-lauds-assams-kamakhya-corridor-initiative/article66756449.ece

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