Hidden in the mystical hills of Assam, Kamakhya Temple is not just a Shaktipeeth but also home to cryptic Yoginis, fierce feminine energies with untold Tantric powers.

The Yoginis are 64 powerful manifestations of Shakti, known as the Chausath Yoginis. They are considered semi-divine beings who embody esoteric Tantric wisdom and control cosmic energies.

Unlike other temples, Kamakhya Temple doesn’t house traditional murtis of Yoginis. Instead, Yogini Pithas (sacred spots) are scattered around the temple, symbolizing their invisible yet omnipresent power.

The temple is linked to Vama Marg Tantra, a left-hand path that involves secretive rituals, like Taamsik offerings symbolizing transcendence beyond duality.

The Yogini Tantra, an ancient scripture, describes Kamakhya as the epicenter of Yogini power, where devotees seek supernatural siddhis (powers) through intense sadhanas.

is believed that during Ambubachi Mela, when Maa Kamakhya undergoes her menstrual cycle, Yoginis are most active. Tantriks from across India perform rituals to invoke their hidden powers.

These Yoginis are also regarded as protectors of the temple, warding off negative energies. Local legends say those with impure intentions cannot enter the inner sanctum.

The Chausath Yogini Temple, a part of Kamakhya, has a circular design symbolizing the yoni (womb) of Shakti. It is believed that the Yoginis guard the portal between the material and astral worlds.

Tantric practitioners claim that the Yoginis reveal secret mantras and rituals in dreams to sincere sadhaks. The blessings of a Yogini can grant immense spiritual powers or destroy the unworthy.

Even today, Tantra practitioners whisper mantras invoking Yoginis for health, wealth, and protection from black magic. The Yoginis of Kamakhya Temple remain enigmatic forces, guarding the temple’s tantric legacy.

The Ambubachi Mela, a significant festival at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, is expected to take place in June 2025, marking the annual period when the temple is believed to be closed for three days, symbolizing the goddess’s menstrual cycle. 

The Kamakhya Mela 2025 will be held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, from June 22 to June 26, 2025. The temple will remain closed from June 22 to June 25, symbolizing the goddess Kamakhya’s annual menstruation cycle, a celebration of fertility and creation.

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