Kamakhya
Culture & Region
Hindu India (Assam/Tantric)
Time Period
c. Ancient Shakti Peetha; medieval prominence
Domains
Desirefertilitymenstruationtantrayoni worship
Symbols & Animals
Yoni (vulva)red silkNilachal hill
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Kamakhya Temple (Assam) - major Shakti Peetha
Key Myths & Stories
Sati's yoni fell here; bleeding goddess (annual menstruation); Tantric central site
Related Deities
Most important Shakti Peetha; Tantric goddess