Kamakhya Temple | Guwahati Tourism | Tourist Places | Destination India

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/aathitya/public_html/config.inc.php:48) in /home/aathitya/public_html/includes/set_currency.inc.php on line 18
Kamakhya Temple | Guwahati Tourism | Tourist Places | Destination India | Aathitya Travels

French

Spanish

Destinations

Welcome, Guest | sign in | my account | wish list


Destinations in India Learn more about Fairs & Festivals, City Guide, Maps, Currency, History, Culture, Wildlife Parks and Sanctuaries and Travel Facts about India, an unparalleled and enthralling land with a wide variety of tourist destinations.		Guest Comments Thank you so very much for organizing this wonderful trip in Rajasthan, it was really unique. We were delighted with the way the trip unfolded... Ms. Ludivine Wouter (Singapore) ...more

Home » Destinations » State » Assam » Guwahati » Tourist Places » Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, eight km west of the city is believed to be an ancient 'Khasi' sacrificial site. It has been a part and parcel of Assamese life and culture from ancient times. The temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakshya is one of the oldest and most sacred centre for Shakti worship and Tantric Hinduism. The original 10th century temple was destroyed by Muslim converts but was rebuilt in 1665 by King Naranarayana of Koch Bihar. The sikhara or spire is in the shape of a beehive and it has the nymph motifs and the long turtle back hall. The stone images and other relics found around the temple have been dated by archaeologists to the eighth century onwards. It attracts pilgrims from all over India, especially during the Ambubachi Festival which usually falls around July. The ponds here are home to some giant turtles. There is a majestic view of the city and the Brahmaputra river from the hill top. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the sanctum.

Tourist Places Guwahati
aathitya travels

History

Shopping

Hotels in Guwahati
aathitya travels

Write A Review

More destinations:

Destination City

Check In:

Check Out:

Rooms:

Email this page to a friend | Bookmark this page | Site Map

Aathitya Travels
R-11, Yudhister Marg C-Scheme, Jaipur-05, Rajasthan, India.
Phone no.: +91-141-2226126 Fax : +91-141-2225097
Email:info@aathitya.com

Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Aathitya Travels. For more information, please contact us.

*Our Membership:*