Residing in the deep Neelachal Hill within the capital city of Assam, Guwahati lies in one of the most sacred and ancient architecture known as The Kamakhya Temple. The Goddess Kamakhya is renowned as ‘Mahamaya,’ and she takes on multiple embodiments of herself depending on her mood. Here are some of the exciting facts you may not know about the Kamakhya Temple.
List of 5 Unknow Interesting facts About Kamakhya Temple that you Don’t Know
1. It is among the major 18 Maha Shakti Peethas in all 108 Shakti Peethas
The Kamakhya temple is one of the ancient temples among all the 108 Shakti Peethas, with its origin that dated way back to the 8th Century. It was rebuilt by King Nara Narayana of Cooch Behar in the 16th Century. It has been renovated a few times again since, with the earliest record being that of Rudra Singha’s eldest son Siba Singha who transferred the control and renovation to Mahant Krishnaram Bhattacharyya.
2. Story behind Shaktism
Ensuring the legend of Sati, when the God-King Daksha was unfulfilled with her daughter choosing The Great God Shiva as her husband, he decided to not extend the invitation for the dignified Yajna. When Sati made an appearance, Daksha insulted her. Ignited with anger, Sati jumped into the fire knowing it would disregard the sacred ritual.
When Shiva was brought to this knowledge, he was grief-stricken and began performing the Tandav. With all the Gods fearing for their survival, they reached out to The God Vishnu to calm Shiva. He sent his Sudarshan to destroy the corpse of Sati into 108 pieces.
3. Symbolism behind the Temples story
The Kamakhya temple is situated in the region of Kamarupa, where the womb, or Yoni is said to have fallen. It is surrounded by quite a divine mysticism. During the month of June (Ashaad), the river Brahmaputra passing near Kamakhya turns red. This event is said to celebrate the natural biological process of menstruation and speaks strongly in support of it. It is also said that among the four temple sanctums, the ‘Garvargiha’ is the home of Sati’s womb.
4. This sacred site extends its purpose in the confines of today’s world.
Established in the worship of Goddess Kamakhya, this site of divinity is symbolic of the strength or ‘shakti‘ present in every woman, in the Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra. These are the sacred texts of Shaktism.
5. Its beautiful architecture radiates towards more than one prime deity.
It is within a temple complex that is purposeful to the Ten Mahavidyas. They are Kamalatmika, Dhumvati, Tara, Kali, Sodashi, Bhairavi, Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta, Matangi, and Bagalamukhi, along with seven individual temples as well. The temple consists of seven oval steeples, all of which are capped with three golden pitchers. Its hemispherical structures indicate its indigenous construction, along with the abounding sculptures of other Hindu divinities within our pantheon.
Kamakhya Temple Location
The Kamakhya temple is located in the western region of Guwahati, around 7 Km from the Guwahati railway station and about 4 Km from the Kamakhya railway station
Conclusion:
The Kamakhya Temple is one of the prime locations of the Shakti Peethas for Tantric practices with its unique architecture, surrounding the cryptic yet beautiful ambiance that encompasses it.
It is within a temple complex that is purposeful to the Ten Mahavidyas along with seven individual temples as well. The temple comprises seven oval steeples, all of which are capped with three golden pitchers.
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