By Jasreet Kaur13, Sep 2024 08:00 AMjagranjosh.com
Amazing Facts
Kamakhya Temple is a well-known temple in Assam, India. It’s dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya and is famous for its special traditions. Tap to read amazing facts.
Mysterious Idol
Kamakhya Temple has no idol of a deity. Instead, a stone yoni (symbolising female power) is worshipped, considered sacred in Hinduism.
Ambubachi Mela
The temple celebrates Ambubachi Mela, which signifies the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, drawing thousands of devotees seeking blessings.
Tantric Practices
Kamakhya is a major center of Tantric worship, making it a significant pilgrimage site for followers of esoteric Hindu practices.
No Scientific Explanation
The Brahmaputra river near the temple turns red during Ambubachi, symbolising the Goddess’s menstruation, but no scientific explanation exists for this phenomenon.
Temple of Fertility
The Kamakhya Temple is associated with fertility and blessings for childless couples, who often come here to perform rituals seeking offspring.
One of the 51 Shakti Peethas
It is one of the Shakti Peethas, believed to be the spot where Goddess Sati's womb and genitals fell after her body was dismembered.
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