Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam
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Kamakhya Temple Timings

Kamakhya Temple is open 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:15 PM, daily.

Goddess Kamakhya, the mother goddess and embodiment of divine feminine energy (Shakti) · Guwahati, Assam

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Darshan hours (as published)
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM · 2:30 PM to 5:15 PM
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In Guwahati, Assam, Kamakhya Temple is a shrine to Goddess Kamakhya, the mother goddess and embodiment of divine feminine energy (Shakti). It is also known as Kamakhya Devi Temple, Kamakhya Dham.

Among the most important Shakti Peethas and tantric shrines in India, associated with the goddess of fertility. It is famous for the annual Ambubachi Mela, which celebrates the goddess's yearly menstrual cycle. Kamakhya is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peethas in India and a principal centre of Shaktism and Tantric worship.

Assam carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Home of the tantric Shakti shrine of Kamakhya on the Nilachal Hill, one of the oldest and most powerful Shakti Peethas in India.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening2:30 PM to 5:15 PM

Per the temple's own official website (maakamakhya.org), the door opens to devotees at 8:00 AM, closes at 1:00 PM for cooked offerings to the goddess, reopens at 2:30 PM, and closes for the night at 5:15 PM. A separate evening Aarati is performed at 7:30 PM after the doors have closed to general devotees. Two earlier ritual steps, a 5:30 AM ritual bathing of the Pithasthana and 6:00 AM Nitya Puja, happen before the doors open and are sometimes mistaken by secondary sources for the public opening time, which is likely why some sources cite a 5:30 AM opening. A separate, slightly different schedule (door opens 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM) applies during Durga Puja/Navaratri, per the same source. Timings change further during the Ambubachi Mela; confirm locally.

Poojas and daily rituals

Snana of the Pithasthana (ritual bathing, 5:30 AM) and Nitya Puja (6:00 AM) are performed before the temple opens to the public; see the daily schedule below for the full sequence.

Daily aarti and pooja schedule

RitualTime
Snana of the Pithasthana5:30 AM
Nitya Puja6:00 AM
Temple opens for devotees8:00 AM
Temple closes for cooked offerings (bhog)1:00 PM
Temple reopens for devotees2:30 PM
Temple closes for the night5:15 PM
Evening Aarati7:30 PM
Weekly or monthly auspicious daysTuesdays and Amavasya (new moon) are considered especially auspicious.
Signature annual eventsThe Ambubachi Mela, which draws lakhs of pilgrims and ascetics.

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Ambubachi MelaMiddle of JuneA 3-4 day tantric fertility festival marking the goddess's annual menstruation; the temple stays closed for three days and reopens for darshan and distribution of prasad (Angodak and Angabastra).
Durga Puja / NavaratriSeptember-OctoberGrand worship of the Divine Mother.
Manasa PujaMonsoonObserved at the temple among the Mahavidya shrines.

History and architecture

Architecture

Set atop the Nilachal Hill in western Guwahati, with a distinctive beehive-shaped dome. Stone walls carry intricate carvings, frescoes and colourful sculptures. Uniquely there is no idol of the deity, she is worshipped in the form of a yoni-shaped stone over which a natural spring flows. It is the main temple among a complex dedicated to the ten Mahavidyas.

History

Kamakhya is one of the oldest and most revered Shakti Peethas in India and a principal centre of Shaktism and Tantric worship. Perched on the Nilachal Hill overlooking the Brahmaputra, it has drawn pilgrims, sadhus, tantrics and aghoras for centuries, especially during the Ambubachi Mela.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree general-queue darshan. A paid Special Darshan ticket (₹501) is available for faster entry, booked online; it is suspended during the busiest Ambubachi Mela days. A separate online booking channel exists for Defence Personnel, though its specific fee is not published on the official site.
Dress codeModest, traditional attire; leather items such as belts and bags are not allowed inside, and photography is restricted, especially in the inner shrine.
Best time to visitSeptember to February, when the weather is pleasant (around 15-25°C); early morning for a calmer darshan. The Ambubachi Mela in June is the most intense but extremely crowded time.
NearbyUmananda Island, Nabagraha Temple, Sukreswar Temple, Assam State Museum and the Guwahati Planetarium.

Darshan types and fees

TypePriceNotes
General QueueFreeOnline booking available; walk-in queue also open
Special Darshan₹501Booked online via mkdonline.co.in; suspended on peak Ambubachi Mela days
Defence PersonnelDiscounted (amount not published online)Separate dedicated booking portal

How to reach

Located on the Nilachal (Kamakhya) Hill in western Guwahati. Nearest railway station is Kamakhya / Guwahati; Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati is about 20 km away. Taxis and shared vehicles run up the hill.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: High. Darshan hours, the daily ritual schedule and the Special Darshan fee are now confirmed directly from the temple's own official website (maakamakhya.org), correcting an earlier evening closing time that had conflated the last public darshan session with the separate, later evening Aarati. Shakti Peetha status, yoni-stone worship, Nilachal Hill setting, Ambubachi Mela and how-to-reach remain well documented. The Defence Personnel darshan tier is confirmed to exist via its own dedicated booking portal, but its specific fee could not be independently verified there and is left unstated rather than guessed.

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Frequently asked questions about Kamakhya Temple

What is the timing of Kamakhya Temple?

Kamakhya Temple is open 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:15 PM, daily. Per the temple's own official website (maakamakhya.org), the door opens to devotees at 8:00 AM, closes at 1:00 PM for cooked offerings to the goddess, reopens at 2:30 PM, and closes for the night at 5:15 PM. A separate evening Aarati is performed at 7:30 PM after the doors have closed to general devotees. Two earlier ritual steps, a 5:30 AM ritual bathing of the Pithasthana and 6:00 AM Nitya Puja, happen before the doors open and are sometimes mistaken by secondary sources for the public opening time, which is likely why some sources cite a 5:30 AM opening. A separate, slightly different schedule (door opens 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM) applies during Durga Puja/Navaratri, per the same source. Timings change further during the Ambubachi Mela; confirm locally.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Kamakhya Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and evening darshan runs 2:30 PM to 5:15 PM. Per the temple's own official website (maakamakhya.org), the door opens to devotees at 8:00 AM, closes at 1:00 PM for cooked offerings to the goddess, reopens at 2:30 PM, and closes for the night at 5:15 PM. A separate evening Aarati is performed at 7:30 PM after the doors have closed to general devotees. Two earlier ritual steps, a 5:30 AM ritual bathing of the Pithasthana and 6:00 AM Nitya Puja, happen before the doors open and are sometimes mistaken by secondary sources for the public opening time, which is likely why some sources cite a 5:30 AM opening. A separate, slightly different schedule (door opens 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM) applies during Durga Puja/Navaratri, per the same source. Timings change further during the Ambubachi Mela; confirm locally.

Is there an entry fee at Kamakhya Temple?

Free general-queue darshan. A paid Special Darshan ticket (₹501) is available for faster entry, booked online; it is suspended during the busiest Ambubachi Mela days. A separate online booking channel exists for Defence Personnel, though its specific fee is not published on the official site.

What is the dress code at Kamakhya Temple?

Modest, traditional attire; leather items such as belts and bags are not allowed inside, and photography is restricted, especially in the inner shrine.

Is there a paid or VIP darshan option at Kamakhya Temple?

Yes. General Queue: Free; Special Darshan: ₹501; Defence Personnel: Discounted (amount not published online).

What is the daily aarti and pooja schedule at Kamakhya Temple?

Snana of the Pithasthana at 5:30 AM, Nitya Puja at 6:00 AM, Temple opens for devotees at 8:00 AM, Temple closes for cooked offerings (bhog) at 1:00 PM, Temple reopens for devotees at 2:30 PM, Temple closes for the night at 5:15 PM, Evening Aarati at 7:30 PM.

Which festivals are celebrated at Kamakhya Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Ambubachi Mela, Durga Puja / Navaratri, Manasa Puja. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Kamakhya Temple?

September to February, when the weather is pleasant (around 15-25°C); early morning for a calmer darshan. The Ambubachi Mela in June is the most intense but extremely crowded time.

How do I reach Kamakhya Temple?

Located on the Nilachal (Kamakhya) Hill in western Guwahati. Nearest railway station is Kamakhya / Guwahati; Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati is about 20 km away. Taxis and shared vehicles run up the hill.

How reliable is the information on this Kamakhya Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated high. Darshan hours, the daily ritual schedule and the Special Darshan fee are now confirmed directly from the temple's own official website (maakamakhya.org), correcting an earlier evening closing time that had conflated the last public darshan session with the separate, later evening Aarati. Shakti Peetha status, yoni-stone worship, Nilachal Hill setting, Ambubachi Mela and how-to-reach remain well documented. The Defence Personnel darshan tier is confirmed to exist via its own dedicated booking portal, but its specific fee could not be independently verified there and is left unstated rather than guessed.