Location

• Address: Maa Bhuvaneswari Temple, Maa Kamakhya Temple Complex, nilachal hills, guwahati – 781010, assam, india
• Coordinates: 26.1661° n, 91.7052° e
• Located on the upper slope of nilachal hill, above the main Maa Kamakhya Temple

Historical And Spiritual Significance

The Kamakhya Temple Complex is one of the most ancient and powerful Shakti Peethas in the world. According to puranic lore, it is here that The Womb And Yoni Of Maa Sati Fell, Making the site a sacred symbol of creation and Divine Feminine Power.

While the main Kamakhya Shrine is dedicated to Maa Kamakhya, the Temple complex includes Temples for each of the Dasa MahaVidyas. Maa Bhuvaneswari’s Shrine occupies a quiet, elevated space — signifying Her status as The Cosmic Empress, Detached Yet Omnipresent.

Her Temple is smaller and simpler, but spiritually intense. It is visited by serious seekers who practice upasana (worship), mantra japa, and dhyana (meditation) in the tantric tradition. Her presence in the Kamakhya hills underscores Her role in the unfolding of the universe — The Matrix Of All Space, Energy, And Time.

Deity And Iconography

• Maa Bhuvaneswari is enshrined here in Her Serene And Expansive Form, Holding:
  • Noose (pasha) – to draw devotees into Divine consciousness
  • Goad (ankusha) – to remove ignorance and obstacles
  • Varada Mudra – Blessing Her devotees with boons
  • Abhaya Mudra – Granting fearlessness and spiritual assurance

She Is Seated on a red Lotus Throne, symbolizing Her cosmic sovereignty and creative energy.

Rituals And Worship Practices

• Tantric rituals and MahaVidya Sadhana are occasionally performed by initiated sadhakas
• Devotees offer red flowers, coconut, incense, camphor, and red cloth
• Special days for worship:
  • Navaratri (both chaitra and sharadiya)
  • Purnima (full moon days)
  • MahaVidya Jayanti days

How To Reach

By air:

• Nearest airport: lokpriya gopinath bordoloi international airport, guwahati (~20 km)
  • Direct flights from delhi, kolkata, mumbai, bengaluru, and international destinations

By train:

• Nearest railway station: guwahati junction (~8 km)
  • Well-connected to all major cities in india
  • From the station, taxis or autos can take you to Kamakhya foothill

By road:

• Regular buses, shared cabs, and private vehicles run from all parts of guwahati to the Kamakhya base
• Stair pathway and auto-accessible road both available to reach the top of nilachal hill

Best Time To Visit

• Navaratri: elaborate pujas and decorations
• Ambubachi mela (june): though focused on Maa Kamakhya, all Temples including Maa Bhuvaneswari remain open
• Winter season (october–february): pleasant weather and fewer crowds