Kamakhya Temple Mystery
Kamakhya Devi temple in Guwahati, Assam is one of the most important of the 51 Shaktipeeths in India. Kamakhya Devi temple is dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas of Shaktism and is a major center for followers of the Tantrik Sect. This temple is one of the oldest Shaktipeeths in the country. Besides Maa Kamakhya, Ganeshji, Nar – Narayana and other deities are enshrined here.
An ancient and unique Shaktipeeth
Kamakhya Temple Mystery The temple was first built in the 8th century. The sanctum is below ground level and the temple has three other chambers. The rituals and pujas followed in this temple have been mentioned in the Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra.
Kamakhya Temple Temple Pujas and Aartis
kamakhya Temple Temple Timings | kamakhya Temple Temple Pujas and Aartis |
05:30 AM | Snana of Pithasthan |
06:00 AM | Nitya Puja |
08:00 AM | Temple door opens for devotees |
01:00 PM | Temple door closes for Bhog offering |
02:30 PM | Temple door opens for devotees |
05:15 PM | Closing of temple doors for the night |
07:30 PM | Aarti of Devi |
Nearby places of interest
- Umananda Temple on Umananda Island in the Brahmaputra river
- Ugro Tara temple
- Assam State museum
- Pobitora wildlife sanctuary
- Guwahati Zoo
Distances from Guwahati
Shillong – 96 km
Orang National Park – 106 km
Cherrapunji – 146 km
Nameri National Park – 218 km
Haflong – 306 km
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