Kamakhya Temple
Guwahati, Assam
About Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Durga, located in Guwahati, Assam. It is open 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
History
Atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, the Kamakhya Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas, dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya. It is the centre of Tantric worship and the famous Ambubachi Mela.
Timings
5:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Dress Code
Modest traditional clothing
Best Time to Visit
October to April; Ambubachi Mela (June)
How to Reach
Guwahati railway station (~7km); Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport (~20km).
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Reviewed by the Bhakti by Agentic Vani editorial team
Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: temple records and traditional Hindu accounts.