Ancient Tantric Temple of Kamakhya

The centuries old Kamakhya temple is a shrine of  the Hindu goddess Sati (consort of Lord Shiva in the Hindu pantheon). Here devotees can offer prayers by sitting down along with the priest. The place is preserved with much care and devotion by the people.

In India, Assam and the Kamakhya temple have been associated with Tantric and Shakti cults of worships in Hinduism. The temple is situated in the picturesque Nilachal Hills near Guwahati in the state of Assam.