Location

“Maa Kamakhya” Temple is located in the nilachal hill, town of tilla, in western part of the district of guwahati, in the state of assam, in india. 

The address of the temple is: Post office Kamakhya (sub office), guwahati, Kamakhya Temple main rd, kamrup, assam, india (IN), pin code: 781010.

Legends Of The “Maa Kamakhya” Temple

Shakti Pithas Are The Divine Seats Of The Divine Mother Maa Aadi ParaShakti, Which Are Revered As The Holy Sites on earth Where The Various Parts Of Maa Sati’s Holy Body are said to Have Fallen during lord shiva’s rudra tandava. The “Maa Kamakhya” Temple is where The Yoni Of Maa Sati’s Body is said to Have Fallen, which is why, there is the worship Of The Yoni At this temple. 

In another legend found in The “Kalika” Purana, The “Maa Kamakhya” Temple is the centre of love and romance as this is where Lord Shiva And Maa Sati Experienced The Bliss Of Divine Union. 

The earliest written mentions Of Maa Kamakhya can be traced back to inscriptions on the tezpur plates and the parbatiya plates during the reign of vanamalavarmadeva in the mid-ninth century. These inscriptions describe The Presence Of Lord KamEshvara And Maa MahaGauri Atop a hill known as kamakutagiri.

According to another legend, The Holy “Name” Of Maa Kamakhya Signifies That She Is The Divine Mother Venerated And worshipped by lord kama. As the story goes, the god of love, lord kama had sought out Maa Shakti’s Womb And Yoni after having lost virility to a curse, and had regained his potency By The Blessings Of Maa Kamakhya.

Visiting hours

The temple is accessible throughout the year, with each season offering its unique charm. Nevertheless, a significant number of individuals prefer to explore the temple during the rainy season of ashaar to partake in the Ambubachi Mela.

The daily routine of The “Maa Kamakhya” Temple starts from 5.30 am and ends with the closure of its gates at 5.30 pm. The temple gates open for the pilgrims at 8 am while the Snana and Nitya puja takes place before that. The devotees and visitors can offer homage once the gates open.

Daily Events

5:30 AM: Snana of the Pithasthana.

6:00 AM: Nitya puja.

8:00 AM: Temple open for devotees.

1:00 PM: Temple closed for offering food To The Divine Mother, followed by food distribution to devotees.

2:30 PM: Temple reopens for the devotees.

5:30 PM: Aarati Of The Divine Mother followed by the closing of the temple for the night.

How to reach the temple

Located at a distance of around 6km from guwahati railway station and a distance of around 20 km from guwahati airport can be reached easily via taxis or cabs available for hire.

If you are a trekking enthusiast then this destination is definitely an attractive one as you can choose to reach the temple situated on the hilltop by climbing up the nilachal hill.

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