How to Reach

Delhi to Kamakhya Temple

• By Flight: Ahmedabad to Patna (direct or via connection), then taxi/auto.
• Bordoloi Airport (Guwahati). Flight duration is approximately 4 hours. From the airport, taxis and cabs are easily available to reach the temple.
• By Train: Several trains run from Delhi to Kamakhya or Guwahati. Travel time ranges between 26 to 34 hours depending on the train. DBRT Rajdhani Express (12424) is among the fastest options.

Ahmedabad to Kamakhya Temple

• By Air: Multiple flights operate from Ahmedabad to Guwahati. From the airport, local transport like taxis and cabs are available for the temple.
• By Train: Direct trains are available but with limited frequency (usually twice a week). Kamakhya Railway Station is the nearest major railhead. Local transport is available from the station to the temple.

History of the Temple

Kamakhya Temple, situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is one of the oldest Shakti Peethas in India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a major center of Tantric worship. According to legend, the temple marks the spot where the ‘yoni’ of Goddess Sati fell. The temple has been an important site for devotees, saints, and Tantric practitioners for centuries, symbolizing divine feminine energy and spiritual power.

Main Poojas Performed

• • Daily Nitya Puja
    • The primary daily worship offered to Goddess Kamakhya in the form of symbolic worship of the yoni stone.
    • Durga Puja (September–October)
    • Manasa Puja
    • Pohan Biya (annual symbolic marriage ceremony of the Goddess)
  • Tantric Ritual Worship
    • Performed by authorized temple priests following Shakta and Tantric traditions, especially during special occasions.
  • Special Devi Pujas
    • Includes Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Manasa Puja conducted during respective festivals.

  Important Days and Times for Pooja

  • Major Festival:
    • Ambubachi Mela (June) – most significant festival
    • Durga Puja (September–October)
    • Manasa Puja
    • Pohan Biya (annual symbolic marriage ceremony of the Goddess)
  • Auspicious Days:
    • Fridays (considered auspicious for Shakti worship)
    • Navaratri period
  • Special Temple Observances:
    • Ambubachi period when the temple remains closed for three days and reopens with special rituals.

  Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

  Men:

  • • • Shirts allowed in general areas but removed during inner sanctum rituals if instructed
      • Traditional dhoti or simple clean clothing

  Women:

  • • • Saree or salwar kameez preferred
      • Modest attire covering shoulders and knees

  Restrictions:

  • • Wet clothes, leather items, and revealing clothing are not permitted inside the sanctum.

Official Websites

Government Website:
https://kamakhyatemple.assam.gov.in

Temple Trust Website:
No separate independent temple trust website is officially maintained; government portal serves as the primary reference.