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Maa Kamakhya Temple

Morning:5:30 AM - Snana of the Pithasthana.6:00 AM - Nitya puja. 8:00 AM - Temple door open for devotees.Evening:1:00 PM - Temple door closed for cooked offerings to the goddess followed by distribution among the devotees.2:30 PM - Temple door reopens for the devotees.6:15 PM - Closing of the temple door for the night.7:30 PM - Aarati of Goddess. Special:5:30 AM - Snana of the Pithasthana.6:00 AM - Nitya Puja & Saradiya Durga Puja.9:00 AM - Temple door open for devotees 1:00 PM - Temple door closed for cooked offerings to the goddess followed by distribution among the devotees. Closing of the temple door at sunset. 7:30 PM - Aarati of Goddess.

कामाख्ये वरदे देवी    नीलपर्वत वासिनी।     त्वं देवी जगतं माता    योनिमुद्रे नमोऽस्तु ते॥




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Maa Kamakhya or Kameswari is the renowned Goddess of Desire whose famous shrine is located in the heart of Nilachala Hill situated in the western part of Guwahati, the Capital City of the state of Asom in North East India. Maa Kamakhya Devalaya is considered most sacred and oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas on earth. It is the centrepiece of widely practiced, powerful Tantrik Shaktism cult in India. Apart from the main temple of Maa Kamakhya ,there are temples of the Dasamahavidya (ten incarnations of the deity) namely Kamakhya (i.e. Tripura Sundari, alongwith Matangi and Kamala), Kali, Tara, Bhuvaneshvari, Bagalamukhi, Chinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati, and five temples of Lord Shiva namely Kameswara, Siddheswara, Kedareswara, Amratokeswara, Aghora and Kautilinga around the Nilachala Hill which is also called as Kamakhya Temple Complex.

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Temple Legend

The holy shrine of Maa Kamakhya is bestowed with its own set of myths and mysteries. The aesthetic significance of this temple cannot be ascertained only by its factual history; rather one needs to dwell upon the oral recorded history & historical legend. The earliest story dates back to creation itself. There are quite a few oral legends prevalent in connection with Maa Kamakhya.

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History

The Kamakhya Devalaya has been regarded as the greatest centre of Shakti worship in Assam from very ancient time. The History of Kamakhya Devalaya is inter-mixed with oral history and legends, sometimes these soutrces reflect different periods of time. Mention of Kamakhya has been made in various ancient literatures e.g. Devi Bhagawat, Devi Purana, Kalika Purana etc.

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Architecture

The hill on which the Kamakhya temple exists is known as the Nilachala or Blue Hill. The overall architectural shape of the present Kamakhya temple, which was rebuilt in A.D. 1565 by utilising ruins of a stone temple of 11th-12th century A.D. at the site, had been modelled out of a combination of two different styles, namely, the traditional nagara or North Indian and saracenic or Mughal.

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Maa Kamakhya :
" कामाख्ये काम-सम्पन्ने, कामेश्वरि! हर-प्रिये! कामनां देहि मे नित्यं, कामेश्वरि! नमोऽस्तु ते।। कामदे काम-रूपस्थे, सुभगे सुर-सेविते! करोमि दर्शनं देव्या:, सर्व-कामार्थ-सिद्धये।। "

Our Programs


  • Morning
  • Evening
  • Special
5:30 AM    -   Snana of the Pithasthana.
6:00 AM    -  Nitya puja.
8:00 AM    -  Temple door open for devotees
1:00 PM    -    Temple door closed for cooked offerings to the goddess followed by distribution among the devotees.
2:30 PM    -   Temple door reopens for the devotees.
6:15 PM    -   Closing of the temple door for the night.
7:30 PM    -   Aarati of Goddess.
5:30 AM    -   Snana of the Pithasthana.
6:00 AM    -   Nitya Puja & Saradiya Durga Puja.
9:00 AM    -   Temple door open for devotees.
1:00 PM    -    Temple door closed for cooked offerings to the goddess followed by distribution among the devotees.Closing of the temple door at sunset.
7:30 PM    -   Aarati of Goddess.
Maa Kamakhya :
" कामाख्ये वरदे देवी नीलपर्वत वासिनी। त्वं देवी जगतं माता योनिमुद्रे नमोऽस्तुते I "

News

New Darshan timing for 24th & 25th March,2018.

Due to Vasanti Puja, certain changes have been made to the Darshan timings for devotees on 24th & 25th of March,2018. On Saptami i.e. Saturday, the 24th of March(9th of Chaitra) , the door will open on 9:30 AM and close on 4:30 PM. On Ashtami & Navami i.e. Sunday, the 25th of March(10th of Chaitra) , the door will open on 11:00 AM and close on 4:30 PM. There will no provision for special Darshan facilities for Defense Personnel and other special Darshan facilities shall also be restricted on these two days.

New Darshan timing for New Year

In view of the possibility of high turnout of devotees, certain changes have been made for the last day of 2017 & first day of the New Year. On the 31st December 2017: Door will open after daily Puja. There will be break at 1 PM for offering of Bhoga as usual. The entry to the que will be closed at 4 PM. On the 1st Jan'2018: Door will open after daily Puja. There will be no break & The entry to the que will be closed at 4 PM. There will no provision for special entry passes for Defense Personnel on the above mentioned dates.
Pohan Biya celebration on the 5th & 6th of January,2018

Pohan Biya (Symbolic Marriage Celebration of Devi Kamakhya and Lord Kameswar) will be held on 5th & 6th January, 2018 at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya.
Visit of Hon'ble President

Hon'ble President of India Sjt. Ram Nath Kovind visited Maa Kamakhya Devalaya along with his wife & First Lady on 21st of November,2017. After having the Darshan of Devi , they also performed Kumari Pujan. Sjt. Jagdish Mukhi, Hon'ble Governor of Assam also accompanied them.
Notice inviting participation in Design Idea Competition

A notice inviting participation from registered & experienced Architect Firm & individual in Design Idea Competition for presentation of innovative ideas related to preparation of for development of various facilities within Maa Kamakhya Devalaya Premises has been published by IITG in various local & national newspapers. For details please visit IITG's website www.iitg.emet.in .
Durga Puja,2017 Programme Scehdule

The fortnight long Durga Puja celebration starts on 14-09-2017 (28 Bhadra). From 14th Sep to 20th Sept. temple doors will be open for Darshan of devotees from 9 AM till sunset. Offering of Bhoga at 1 PM. From 21st Sept to 26th Sept. temple doors will remain open from 9 AM till 4 PM. Offering of Bhoga at 1 PM. On the Saptami i.e. the 27th September temple doors will remain open from 10 AM till 4 PM. On the Mahastami Day, i.e the 28th September. temple doors will remain open from 11 AM till 4 PM. On Navami i.e. the 29th September, temple doors will remain open from 11 AM till 4 PM. On Vijoya Dashami Day i.e. the 30th September,2017 - temple doors will be open from 9:30 AM till sunset. Offering of Bhoga at 1 PM. Moreover, special darshan Pass for Defence Personnel will not be issued from 21st Sept to 30th Sept. The Special Darshan facility for will be limited for pilgrims during this time.
Swachhta Intiative by Kamakhya Devalaya,2017

An awareness programme on proposed Solid Waste Management Project for converting solid waste to organic manure was held in association with NGOs "Eco-Management " and "Care Axom" at Kamakhya Devalaya on 10th September,2017. Both the Dolois, President of Bordeuri Samaj, Expert Dr. Pradip Baishya were among the dignitaries present in the Programme.

Contribution to CM's Relief Fund

The Kamakhya Devalaya Management has contributed Rs. 2 lakhs to CM Relief Fund for helping the flood affected peoples of Assam. The Dolois n other office bearers of Devalaya handed over the cheque to Hon'ble CM Sjt. Sarbananda Sonowal at his office chamber on the 29th of Aug.
Deodhwani Utsav

The three day long annual "Deodhwani Utsav" & "Maa Manasha Puja" will be held at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya premises from 17th to 19th August,2017.
"Sanskrit Divas" at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya

"Sanskrit Divas" was organised by "Maa Kamakhya Devalaya Sanskrit Pathshala" at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya coinciding with "Rashi Purnima" on the 7th of August,2017.
Pohan Biya on 13th Jan,2017

Pohan Biya (Symbolic Marriage Celebration of Devi Kamakhya and Lord Kameswar) will be held on 13th January, 2017 at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya.
Visit of Priyanka Chopra

Internationally famed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has been chosen as the Brand Ambassador of Assam Tourism; visited Kamakhya Devalaya to seek blessing of Maa Kamakhya on the 24th December,2016. She was felicitated by the Devalaya authorities.

The New Executive Committee

1. MOHIT CH. SARMA(BORDOLOI) - PRESIDENT 2. KABINDRA PD. SARMA (SORUDOLOI) - VICE-PRESIDENT 3.SAMEER PD.SARMA - SECRETARY 4.BHUPESH SARMA - SECRETARY 5.RIDIP KT. SARMA -TREASURER 6. HEMEN SARMA - TREASURER 7. SANJIB SARMA - MEMBER 8. PHANINDRA SARMA - MEMBER 9. HIMANGSHU SARMA - MEMBER 10. JAGADISH SARMA - MEMBER 11. MRITUNJOY SARMA - MEMBER 12. PRABEER SARMA - MEMBER 13. BIJU SARMA - MEMBER 14. RANA SARMA - MEMBER 15. JNANNATH SARMA - MEMBER 16. HARI SARMA - MEMBER 17. GAUTAM SARMA - MEMBER 18. HIMADRI SARMA - MEMBER 19. MANOJ SARMA - MEMBER 20. MAHESH SARMA - MEMBER 21. RANJAN SARMA - MEMBER 22. BINGKU SARMA - MEMBER. 23. VACANT. 24. VACANT. 25. VACANT.
Abhisheka of Dolois

The customery Abhisheka ceremony cum oath taking of the newly elected Dolois was held at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya on the 12th of December,2016.
New Executive Committee formed

The new Executive Committee of Maa Kamakhya Devalaya was formed at the General Meeting of Bordeuri Samaj on the 8th December,2016.The Committee shall look after the management of the Devalaya for the next five years.
Doloi Election result announced

Sjt. Mohit Sarma was elected as the Bor-Doloi by virtue of highest number of votes(331), the present Bor-Doloi Sjt. Kabindra Pd. Sarma got 299 votes and was elected as the Soru-Doloi. Sjt. Nagendranath Sarma came third with 102 votes.

Election of Doloi(s) held

Election for Dolois of Kamakhya Devalaya was held on 27th Nov from 8 AM to 3 PM. Out of 465 Bardeuri voters 372 casted their votes. Altogether 3 candidates Sjt. Mohit Sarma, Sjt. K. P. Sarma (Present Doloi) & Sjt. Nagendranath Sarma stood in the election. The election was held under the supervision of Kamrup Metro District Administration.
Date for Election of Dolois announced.

Election of Dolois of Kamakhya Devalaya will be held on 27th Nov'2016 from 8 am to 3 pm as per notification issued by the Kamrup(M)ADC-cum-Returning Officer. The counting of votes will start from 4 pm on the same day.Filing of nomination will from Nov 15 to 22,2016 between 11am to 3 pm at the o/o the D.C. Kamrup(M). Scrutiny of Nomination papers & publication of list of candidates on Nov 23. Withdrawal nomination on Nov 24.

Inauguration of Solid Waste Management Plant at Kamakhya Devalaya

A Solid Waste Management Plant started by The Art of Living with support from Coal India Ltd.was inaugurated by Sri S.N. Singh, G.M(CSR)Coal India Ltd. in presence of the Doloi, Kamakhya Devalaya & other distinguished persons at Kamakhya on 10th November,2016.
Financial Aid to Blind Student

Kamakhya Devalaya Management has come forward to help Lakhyadhar Sarma, a blind student hailing from a poor family of Bargaon Village near Baihata. The Devalaya management handed over Rupees Fifty Five thousand to Sarma for his PG studies in Delhi University through noted intellectual Sjt. Homen Borgohain in a function held at the office of the Devalaya on the 3rd Novemeber,2016.

Financial Aid to Jesmin Ara Ahmed

Maa Kamakhya Devalaya management headed by Saru Doloi Sjt. J.N.Sarma felicitated and handed over a sum of Rupees Forty Thousand to Jesmin Ara Ahmed, an upcoming writer from Mangaldoi who has been suffering from severe Neurological disorder on 23rd Oct,2016.

Durga Puja ends

The fortnight long Durga Puja celebration at Maa Kamakhya Devalaya has come to an end with Visarjan on Dashami i.e. 11th October,2016

Contribution towards Save Rhino

Milk Powders (100 pkts) handed over to Save Rhino (NGO)by Devalaya Management for feeding the orphaned Rhino Calves rescued during Kaziranga flood.

Nita Ambani visit..

Mrs. Nita Ambani,Founder of Reliance Foundation visited Maa Kamakhya Devalaya on the 3rd October to seek the blessing of Devi.

Swachchta Abhiyan on Gandhi Jayanti

A Cleanliness Drive was organised by Kamrup Metropolitan District Administration jointly with Devalaya Management, GMC, PHE, and Kridha Bharati(NGO)on Gandhi Jayanti. His Excellency Governor of Asom,Hon'ble CM of Asom, State Cultural affairs Minister,Ghy East MLA, Doloi of Kamakhya Dvalaya, GMC Mayor, Chief Secy, DGP and other dignitaries partcipated in the Programme.

Events to take place during Durga Puja in Maa Kamakhya Devalaya

Durga Puja celebrations will starts from Saturday 24 September.
From 24th Sep to 30th Sep temple doors will remain open from 9 AM till sunset. Offering of Bhoga at 1 PM.
From 1st Oct to 7th Oct temple doors will remain open from 9 AM till 4 PM. Offering of Bhoga at 1 PM.
On 8th Oct temple doors will remain open from 10 AM till 4 PM.
On 9th Oct temple doors will remain open from 11 AM till 2 PM.
On 10th Oct temple doors will remain open from 11 AM till 4 PM.
On 11th Oct temple doors will remain open from 9 AM till sunset. Offering of Bhoga at 1 PM.
Moreover, special darshan facilities will not be available for armed forces from 1st Oct to 11th Oct.
Special darshan will not be available for pilgrims on 9th Oct.
SWACHCHTA ABHIYAN

Inaugural function of Swachchta Abhiyan held on 20.09.2016 at Sri Sri Maa Kamakhya Devalaya which was attended by Sjt. Sarbananda Sonowal,Hon'ble CM of Asom, Sjt. Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, RD, DWS, Sjt. Ram Kripal Yadav, Hon'ble Union Minster of State, RD, Sjt. Rihan Daimary,Sjt. Naba Doley Hon'ble Ministers of Assam, Sjt Akshay Rout, OSD SBA, Sjt Kabindra Pd. Sarma, Doloi, Kamakhya Devalaya besides several other respected dignitaries
Relief materials for flood affected people of the state

Relief materials for flood affected people of the state was handed over to Newslive channel by the Doloi of Maa Kamakhya Devalaya for distribution on Sunday, 7th August 2016
Executive Meeting of All Assam Devalaya Sangha

Executive Meeting of All Assam Devalaya Sangha held at Kamakhya Devalaya on 24th July 2016
Ambubachi Mela concludes

At 5:35 AM much ahead of the expected time, the temple doors were opened for devotees who were waiting for long hours for their turns to have a Darshan of Devi Kamakhya on the auspicious day. Many VIPs, VVIPs including the Chief Minister, Governor, Union Cabinet Ministers Smriti Irani & Dharmendra Pradhan, State Cabinet Minister Dr. H.B. Sarma etc. visited the holy shrine to seek the blessings of the Deity. More than Fifty Thousand devotees got the opportunity of Devi Darshan on the special day.
Ambubachi Mela 2016 ends

The Ambubachi Mahayog has come to an end at 7:26:31 PM on 25.06.2016.The doors of Maa Kamakhya Temple will only be opened on 26.06.2016 for devotees after Nitya Puja at around 7 AM onwards.

Inauguration of Official Website of Maa Kamakhya Devalaya

The official website of Maa Kamakhya Devalaya was inaugurated by Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister of Finance,Planning & Developement etc. ,Govt of Assam on 23.06.2016 in the midst of Ambubachi Mela 2016
Tobacco Free Zone

The entire Kamakhya Complex or Nilachal Hill has been declared as No Tobacco Zone by the Devalaya Administration w.e.f. 1st of January, 2016 and sale or consumption of tobacco products have been banned in the area

Upcoming Events

Ambubachi Mahayog,2018

The annual Ambubachi Mahayog also popularly known as Ambubachi Mela will begin on 22nd of June,2018 and will conclude on 26th June,2018.

 Durga Puja
 Online Donation
 Ambubachi Mela

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