July 4 , 2024
Kamakhya Temple is renowned for its association with tantric practices, where rituals involving yoni (female genitalia) worship are performed to honor the goddess's power of fertility.
Unlike traditional Hindu temples, Kamakhya Temple doesn't have a sculpted idol of the goddess. Instead, the yoni-like stone in the sanctum sanctorum symbolizes the presence of Maa Kamakhya.
The Ambubachi Mela, celebrated annually at Kamakhya Temple, marks the goddess's menstruation cycle. During this time, the temple remains closed for three days, and devotees believe that the goddess undergoes the menstrual period.
Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where body parts of Sati, Lord Shiva's consort, fell after her self-immolation. The yoni at Kamakhya is said to be where her womb and genitals fell.
The temple's origins are ancient, dating back to pre-Aryan times. It has been mentioned in various ancient Hindu scriptures and is considered one of the oldest and most revered pilgrimage centers in India.