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Kamakhya Shakti Peetha
Kamarupa-Kamakhya
Kamakhya Temple
Guwahati, Assam, India
Last Updated: 2/28/2026
Divine Manifestations
Body Part of Sati:
Yoni (Womb/Genitals)
Shakti Form:
Kamakhya
The presiding deity is Kamakhya Devi, worshipped not as an idol but as a yoni-shaped stone with a natural spring, symbolizing creation, fertility, and the raw power of Shakti.
Bhairava Form:
Umananda
Umananda Bhairava, whose temple is located on an island in the Brahmaputra river, is the guardian of this powerful Peetha.
Tags
Kamakhya Shakti Peetha
Kamarupa Temple
Yoni Peeth
Assam Shakti Peetha
Umananda Bhairava
Ambubachi Mela
Tantric Temple
Significance of the Peetha
- Kamakhya is one of the oldest and most powerful Shakti Peethas, revered as a major center for Tantrism. It celebrates the procreative and nurturing power of the Goddess and is a symbol of feminine strength and fertility.
Spiritual Importance
As the site where the yoni fell, Kamakhya is considered the 'womb' of creation and the epicenter of Shakti worship. It is a vital pilgrimage for Tantra practitioners and devotees seeking blessings for fertility, protection, and liberation.
Main Attractions
- The Garbhagriha (sanctum) housing the sacred Yoni stone with a natural spring
- Ambubachi Mela, a major annual Tantric fertility festival
- The Umananda Temple on Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra
- Complex of temples dedicated to the Dasa Mahavidyas
Temple Architecture
The temple features a unique hybrid style, with a Nilachal type of architecture characterized by a hemispherical dome and a beehive-like shikhara (spire).
Festivals Celebrated
How to Reach
Nearest Airport:
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati
Nearest Railway Station:
Guwahati Railway Station
Local Transportation:
Easily accessible by taxis, auto-rickshaws, and city buses from anywhere in Guwahati.