24May, 2024
Credit: Getty Images
The Kamakhya Temple in Assam's Guwahati is rich in myths about Goddess Kamakhya, a form of Shakti. It's believed the temple was built where Goddess Sati's yoni fell, signifying a sacred site of feminine energy and fertility.
Credit: Wikimedia Commons
In Meghalaya's Khasi hills, the legend of U Thlen, a man-eating serpent, persists. Villagers captured and killed it, but its spirit supposedly lingers, driving people to commit murders for riches.
Credit: Freepik
Jatinga, a small village in Assam, is famous for the mysterious bird suicides. During certain foggy, moonless nights, birds are drawn to the village lights and seem to voluntarily crash into buildings and trees.
Credit: Pexels
Tejimola recounts the tragic story of a girl mistreated by her stepmother. After enduring abuse, she dies but is believed to reincarnate in various forms, like a lotus flower and a bird.
Credit: Instagram/ @buragohain.bibek
The Nagas have a rich mythological heritage, including the story of the Naga King. According to the legend, the Naga King resides in a majestic underwater palace and commands a kingdom of serpents.
Credit: VachalenXEON/ DeviantART
Princess Chitrangada, a character from the Mahabharata, is deeply revered in Manipur. According to the legend, she was a warrior princess and was one of Arjuna's four wives.
Credit: Ramendranath Chakravorty, 1941