Verified Sanctuary • Today, 05:45 AM8th-9th Century root; Reconstructed 1565 by Koch King Naranarayan
Maa Kamakhya Devalaya
মা কামাখ্যা দেৱালয়
AALAYAMYATRA AI TEMPLE OVERVIEW
Grounded in Vedic Agamas & EpigraphyPerched atop the Nilachal Hill in western Guwahati, Maa Kamakhya is the crowning glory of all 51 Shakti Peethas. The sanctum contains no stone statue of a goddess; instead, inside a subterranean dark cave lit by brass lamps, there is a natural cleft in a rock nourished by a natural subterranean spring representing the Yoni (source of creation) of Goddess Sati.
Primary DeityGoddess Kamakhya (The Mother of Desire & Supreme Shakti)
Historical Period8th-9th Century root; Reconstructed 1565 by Koch King Naranarayan
Ideal Visit Duration1 to 2 Days
Best SeasonOctober to April (Ambubachi Mela in June)
Special PrasadamRakta Bastra (Sacred consecrated red cloth during Ambubachi) & Khichdi Prasadam
Architecture StyleNilachal Style with unique 16-sided polygonal base and beehive-shaped Shikhara dome
Daily Darshan Advice & Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire; red and saffron clothing preferred.
Early morning darshan ensures peaceful communion without extensive wait times.
Footwear deposit facilities and clean cloakrooms available near main Raja Gopuram.