Tag: Kamakhya temple
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A place in the clouds
The natural energy of the Northeast of India offers bewitching views and is a must-visit for all who seek adventure.
July 14, 2019 -
BJP Chief Amit Shah visits Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Saturday arrived in Assam, en route to Meghalaya, and visited the ancient Kamakhya temple here, situated on the Nilachal Hill. Shah is on a two-day-long visit to the northeast and is scheduled to address a public rally at Tikrikilla in Garo Hills region in Meghalaya on Saturday. …
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January 6, 2018 -
Legends of Kamakhya festivity
Recognised as one of sacred 108 Shakti Peeths of Goddess Durga,the Kamakhya temple is believed to have been built by Kamdev (God of lust) with the help of God Vishwakarma. According to the Hindu mythology the demon king Narakasura constructed a stiff-stone path (known as mekhela ujowa poth) connecting the temple from the foothills with …
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October 9, 2017 -
Kamakhya temple reopens for devotees after Ambubachi Mela
The Kamakhya temple here reopened on Monday after remaining closed for four days for the annual Ambubachi Mela. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal extended his gratitude to all devotees from across the country who visited the temple, making the Ambubachi Mela a successful religious congregation. As the doors of the temple opened on Monday, Sonowal offered …
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June 26, 2017 -
Assam CM vows to keep Kamakhya Temple prime example on cleanliness
Kamakhya Temple will become a prime example of cleanliness among all the 10 iconic places chosen for the ‘Swachta Abhiyan’ scheme in the country, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Tuesday. "The government along with the civil society will achieve Gandhiji’s dream of a ‘Clean India’ and Assam will have to lead by example …
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September 20, 2016