Kamakhya Temple
Situates on the Neelachala Parvat on the outskirts of Guwahati, Kamakhya Temple is definitely the most famous temple in Assam. The Temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and is the greatest shrine of 'Tantrik Shaktism' in entire India. The temple was reconstructed in 17th century by King Nara Narayana after it got destroyed in 16th century. The shikhara of the temple resembles the shape of a beehive giving it a distinct look from other temples. The most interesting fact is that there are images of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Chamundeswari, and many dancing figures, but there is no image of Goddess Shakti. Instead there is a sculpted image of yoni (The reproductive organ of Goddess Shakti), which is the object of reverence here. Here, Durga Puja is the main festival that is held during Navaratris.
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