Kamakhaya Devi Temple, ' The Land of Black Magic' Guwahati , Assam

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 Maa Kamakhya or Kameshwari is the renowned Goddess of Desire whose famous shrine is located in the heart of Nilachala Hill situated in the western part of Guwahati, the capital city of the state of Assam in Northeast India. 

The Kamakhya temple is a powerful Hindu temple, one of the oldest of 51 Shakti Peethas. The goddess here is so powerful that even the mighty lords.  

The shakti Peethas refer to the different places at which pieces of Sati's body fell, which later became powerful temples. At Kamakhya temple an integral part of the sati was found her Yoni( female Genital). Kamakhya is known as the symbolic spot where Sati used to meet Lord Shiva, retire in secret to satisy her amour with Lord Shiva. The temple is known for its uniqueness where in it has no figure or image of the goddess. 

With its remarkable beehives like structure, the temples architecture combines Nagara and Saraceni styles. The temple complex comprise several smaller shrines and rooms devoted to a different deity, representing different facets of the goddess. The Ambubachi Mela , an annual fertility celebration observed during the monsoon season, is one of the temples oldest and most fascinating features.

The temple remains closed for three days during this period as people believe it coincides with the menstrual cycle of the goddess. The temple reopens with great fanfare on thr fourth day , and devotees from all over India assemble to ask for blessings and participate in the festivities.


History of Kamakhaya Temple
The temple stands in the Kamrup district Assam and holds a status of a famous pilgrimage site. Devotees dedicate this Temple to the tantric Goddesses. The legend of temple about the menstruating Goddess, claims that Mata Sati went to a Yagna led by her father, Prajapti Daksha, despite lord Shiva prohibiting her. Daksha decline to invite Lord Shiva( Kamakhaya devi Husband name) and Sati. As soon as Mata sati arrived the location of the Yagna, Daksha began to denigrate Lord Shiva in front of everyone in Tribhuvana. Mata Sati committed suicide at the Yagna site because she could not take the insult. Upon learning of the horrible event, Lord Shiva became outraged. for this reason, he placed the body of the deceased Sati on his shoulders and began to perform Tandava. Shiva resisted every attempt by Lord Vishnu to claim him. later, he used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut Mata Sati's body into 51 pieces(Lord Vishnu cuts Sati body).

After worshipping at this Peetha, he regained his rupa here. People know the entire location as Kamrupa and they refer to the God as Kamakhaya or one worshipped by the Kama because Kamdeva regained his rupa here.

According to some peolpe's beliefs, this Temple is where Shiva and Sati Devi had romantic relationships. Historically, the area earned the name Maa Kamakhaya because the Sanskrit word " Karma" is related to lovemaking.
According to believe that Devi resides in the Yoni shaped stone structure, and people worship her as the temple's main deity. One of the oldest and most revered Tantric practice places is the bleeding devi Kamakhaya Temple Assam, also known as the black magic removal Temple or black magic  temple, located at Nilachal Hills in Guwahati , Assam.

The people dedicate this temple to the black magic Goddess. Significantly, this ancient Goddess has a close connection to tantric worship. many sadhus and Aghoris here also worship Tantric devi and Mandir Tantra Vidhya.

The benefits of visiting Kamakhaya Temple and performing the rituals:- 

  • For solving relationships issues Kamakhya Devi puja is most beneficial
  • Remedy for delay in marriage and marital dispute,
  • Antidote for negative effects of evil spirits and ghosts
  • Both physical and mental health are granted
  • This puja is a remedy for removing the ill effects of black magic
  • Students focus on education improves by worshipping Devi
  • Protection from disease and accidents
  • Business recovery and prosperity
  • Spiritual and material affluence
  •  Gaining  wisdom for problem
Temple Timings:-

Monday to Sunday - 5.30 AM to 1.00 PM ( Morning)

                                   2.30 PM to 5,30 PM ( Evening)

How to Reach Kamakhaya Temple?

All types are transportations are available here.

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