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Where is the Ma Kamakshya Temple?

Asked in Agony Aunt at 6:28 AM on January 17, 2009

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The Kamakhya Temple is in Assam. It is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethas associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.
Kamakhya is located on a hill - Neelachala Parvat or Kamagiri in the city of Guwahati in Assam. Shakti, residing on the Kamagiri hill is known as Kamakhya, the granter of desires. Assam traditionally has been known as the Kamarupa Desa and has been associated with Tantric practices and Shakti worship.
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.

Answered by Ramcharan , an ibibo Master, at 7:17 AM on January 17, 2009

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it is in guwahati

Answered by p kumar , an ibibo Citizen, at 8:38 PM on January 17, 2009

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Ma Kamakshya, or rightly pronounced as Maa Kamakhya Temple is located atop the Nilasal Hill. It is located in the Guwahati City of Kamrup District. The temple is of Goddess Kamakhya and every year Ambubashi Mela is celebrated in that temple. The temple is pride of Assam and it is related to Demon Narakasur, who wanted to marry Goddess Kamakhya. The site is a popular tourist cum religious spot and visited by a number of saints and tourists every year. It is within the city area and can be accessed easily with cabs, buses, autorikswas, cars, two wheelers, etc.

Answered by MRIDUL BORA , an ibibo Master, at 8:25 PM on January 17, 2009

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Minu Barua, You know it and are simply provoking others to develope an interest in it. That is good thinking. By the way the Shaktipeeth of Mother Godess Kamakhya is situated at the Neelachal hills near Guwahati in the Kamprup District.

Answered by Vijay Kayal , an ibibo Master, at 4:23 PM on January 17, 2009

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