Kamakhya Devi Mandir is famous for its unique feature of the goddess "bleeding" during her menstrual cycle.
1. Bleeding Goddess
Kamakhya Devi Mandir is a significant centre for Tantric worship.
2. Tantric Practices
The temple complex has seven individual temples dedicated to the seven forms of Goddess Kali: Kamakhya, Kali, Tara, Bagala, Chhinnamasta, Bhuvaneshwari, and Dhumavati.
3. Seven Goddesses
Unlike other temples, there is no idol of the goddess Kamakhya Devi.
4. No Idol of the Goddess
The temple has been mentioned in the Kalika Purana, a 10th-century text.
5. Historical Significance
The current structure of the temple dates back to the 16th century and is an excellent example of Assamese architecture.