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Kamakhya

कामाख्या
Also known as: Kāmākhyā, Nilachala Devi, Desire Goddess

About

The goddess of desire and fertility. Her temple in Assam is one of the most important Shakti Pithas. Represents the creative power of the feminine, the yoni, and the life force. Central deity of Tantric traditions in Northeast India. Worshipped in the Kamakhya temple on Nilachal hill.

Attributes

DesireFertilityYoniTantric goddessShakti Pitha

Symbols

YoniMenstrual bloodNilachala hillAmbubachi
Consort
Shiva

Associated Mantras

Om Kāmākhyāyai Namaḥ
Kāmākhyā Tantra

Festivals

Ambubachi MelaNavaratriDurga Puja

Scriptures

Kāmākhyā TantraYoginī TantraDevī Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Assam (Kamakhya temple)Northeast IndiaTantric traditions

Iconography

Worshipped primarily as a yoni in the temple. Anthropomorphic form: twelve-armed, seated on lotus, holding weapons. Sometimes depicted with severed head and skull bowl. Red complexion.