“Ancient shaktipeeth temple of devi” It is an ancient shaktipeeth temple of Kamakhya Devi atop Neelachal Hill at Guwahati, Assam. The entire temple complex consists of many smaller temples seating various deities. The most important place of the temple is the dark inner sanctorum known as the "garbhagriha". The current structure was rebuilt in 1565. Ambubachi mela festival is held during monsoon period. It is a tantrik temple of Devi where animal sacrifice is common specially during Durga Puja. It is thronged by devotees daily. If you do not want to spend your day standing in queue for darshan, visit on a working day.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:36:57 +0000
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