Socio-Religious Significance of Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam

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DOI: 10.23880/aeoaj-16000260

Volume 8, Issue 2

Abstract

India is a multicultural and multi-religious nation. In the multiculturalism of India, there is a continuous interaction between the great and little tradition. The Sanatana Hindu Dharma has two broad philosophies which are Shakta and Shivya. According to Hindu mythology, there are 51 numbers of Shaktipeeth, out of which the Kamakhya of Assam has its own socio-religious and socio-cultural significance. It is a place of cultural interaction as well as believed to be the sacred place to fulfill the divine wishes. The present study is to find out the socio-cultural significance of Kamakhya temple of Assam and co-related ritualistic practices. There are some significant annual festivals related to the temple. The Ambubachi festival and the related mela or fair is globally famous. The present paper is focused to discuss on such issues in detail..

Keywords: Santana Dharma; Rituals; Culture; Tradition; Temples

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