07 Nov,2023
Originates from a myth involving the marriage of Sati and Lord Shiva.King Daksha's insult to Lord Shiva led Sati to immolate herself in a yajna.
Lord Shiva's rage upon learning of Sati's death.Threatened destruction of the world averted by Lord Vishnu's intervention.
Sati's body divided into 51 pieces, creating sacred sites.Kamakhya Temple believed to be where Sati's Yoni (genital organ) fell.
Reference to Kalika Purana in the Shaktism tradition.Destruction of the first and second Tantric temples.
Worship of goddess Kamakhya reflects a blend of Aryan and non-Aryan cultures.
Worship at Kamakhya temple follows Dakshinachar and Bamachar traditions.Typically involves floral offerings with occasional sacrifices.
Kamakhya Temple's goddess is known as the "bleeding goddess."Belief that the goddess menstruates, and the nearby Brahmaputra river turns red during Ambubachi.
Controversy surrounds the river turning red; some suggest priestly intervention with vermilion.
Kamakhya Temple symbolizes the strength and creative power of women.Menstruation is celebrated as a representation of this strength.
Kamakhya Temple underscores the importance of 'Shakti' (power) in every woman's life.