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Kamakhya (Temple Form)

कामाख्या
Also known as: Kāmākhyā, Nilachala Devi, Yoni Pitha

About

The presiding deity of the Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam. One of the most important Shakti Pithas where the yoni (womb) of Sati fell. Represented as a yoni rather than an idol. Central to Tantric traditions in Northeast India.

Attributes

Shakti PithaYoniTantricAssamNilachal

Symbols

YoniMenstrual bloodNilachal hillAmbubachi
Consort
Shiva

Associated Mantras

Om Kāmākhyāyai Namaḥ
Kamakhya Tantra
Kamakhya Stotram

Festivals

Ambubachi MelaNavaratriDurga Puja

Scriptures

Kāmākhyā TantraYoginī TantraShakti Pitha legends

Regions Worshipped

AssamNortheast IndiaTantric traditions

Iconography

Worshipped primarily as a yoni in the temple cave. Anthropomorphic form: twelve-armed, seated on lotus, holding weapons. Red complexion.