6 Facts About Kamakhya Temple That Celebrates Its Menstruating Goddess

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Maa Kamakhya Devalaya Temple in Guwahati is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya. Here are some facts about this revered temple.

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1. Kamakhya Temple is the oldest and most powerful of the 51 Shakti Peeths of India.

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2. Kamakhya Temple is believed to house Sati's vagina and womb, which fell on the hill. 

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3. This temple worships Maa Kamakhya's vagina or yoni in the form of a stone, which collects water.  

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4. It's believed the Goddess menstruates for 3 days in June and the temple is closed. 

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5. The temple celebrates Ambabuchi Mela to celebrate the Goddess's menstrual cycle. This year it's celebrated between June 23rd and 26th. 

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6. During the Ambabuchi festival in Kamakhya to celebrate the Goddess's periods, the Brahmaputra river turns red. 

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