One of the 4 Adi Shakti Peethas. The sanctum has no idol but a natural rock fissure symbolizing the yoni, kept moist by a natural spring. Central to Tantric traditions.
Where the yoni of Sati fell when her body was dismembered. Ancient center of Kaula Tantra and Kamakhya Tantra traditions. The temple was rebuilt in the 17th century in the distinctive Nilachal style.
Distinctive beehive-shaped dome (Nilachal style) unique to Assam. The sanctum is a cave-like chamber with the natural rock yoni formation. No conventional idol worship.
Adi Shakti Peetha
No idol — natural yoni rock
Ambubachi Mela (menstruation celebration)
Tantric worship center
Unique beehive dome
Ambubachi Mela (June — temple closes for 3 days as Goddess menstruates)
Durga Puja
Manasha Puja
Open 5:30 AM–1 PM, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM. Located atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati. Temple closes during Ambubachi Mela (3 days in June). Animal sacrifice practiced.
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