Kamakhya Dham - Guwahati Assam

The Kamakhya Temple, situated atop the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is one of India’s most revered Shakti Peethas. Dedicated to Maa Kamakhya, the goddess of desire, it is a significant center for Tantric practices and a major pilgrimage site for devotees of Shaktism.

Kamakhya Temple holds a unique place in Hindu mythology. It is believed to be the site where the yoni (womb) of Sati, Lord Shiva’s first consort, fell during the cosmic event of her self-immolation. This makes it one of the 51 sacred Shakti Peethas, each representing a part of Sati’s body and symbolizing the divine feminine energy.