Kamakhya Devi Temple: Center of faith, mystery and tantric tradition

Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati, Assam is one of the most mysterious and powerful temples in India. Located on the Nilanchal mountain, this temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Goddess Sati and is especially famous for Tantric Sadhana. A special feature of this is that there is no idol or picture of the goddess here, but a natural tank is worshiped as a cycle (vagina) as a symbol of the Goddess.

Historical and religious recognition
According to the legend, when Goddess Sati committed self -immolation in the yajna, Lord Shiva, immersed in mourning, started wandering in the sky with his body. To end this situation, Lord Vishnu divided Sati’s body into 51 parts from his Sudarshan Chakra. It is believed that Sati’s vagina fell at this place, due to which it has a special place in Shaktipeeths.

Devi’s recognition related to menstruation
The most amazing belief of Kamakhya Temple is that the goddess still gets menstruation here. Every year the temple remains closed for three days in the month of June, when the goddess is Rajaswala. These days Ambuvachi festival It is said.

• These days the white cloth dedicated to the goddess turns red, which Ambuvachi Clothing It is said and it is given to the devotees in the form of Prasad.

• It is also said that these days the water of the Brahmaputra river also turns red, which is considered a symbol of the power of the Goddess.

• During this time, men are not allowed to enter the temple premises.

Ambuvachi Fair: The biggest event of the year
During the Ambuvachi festival, a huge fair is held in the Kamakhya temple, which thousands of devotees and tantrik come from abroad. During this time, entry into the temple premises is forbidden and an atmosphere of practice and penance remains.

Tantric traditions and beliefs
Kamakhya Temple is considered a major practice site for tantrikas and Aghoris. Many Tantric seekers here do hard penance and it is believed that the tantrik present here has the power to eliminate any type of mechanism or black magic.

Tradition and distinction of sacrifice
Here, some devotees sacrifice animals when the wishes are fulfilled, but a special thing is that Female animals are not sacrificedApart from this, many devotees express their reverence by doing female feasts and donations etc.

Three times special importance of philosophy
It is believed that the devotees who visit Kamakhya Devi thrice, get freedom from worldly bonds.

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