Assam-Guwahati Guwahati, the ‘Gateway to the North East’ sprawling along the banks of Brahamputra is the main industrial, commercial and communication center of the region. It was an important religious and political nerve center of ancient Assam. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyMAkBR5zWp5oAXxuZ9eENYriZk7Z0sdWDAI6GUY8u6uS6zeVWyM-zsdRNTqa87998PzQ6oY8ytiATL63hGNngjwQwVXFlSlnBZGi656aKslpkS6A1_x5kPAN3Pz_17-jTQmC2HHhtImb/s320/Kamakhya-Temple_1508.jpg)
Kamakhya Temple: The sacred shrine of Goddess Kali is the most important temple of A
ssam and the main attraction of Guwahati. The temple with bee-hive shaped ‘shikaras’ is perched of the Nilachal hill and is a fine example of Assamese architecture. It is one of the three most important tantric temples in India. According to mythological legends, the ‘yoni’ of Shakti, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati fell over here and thus it is also known as ‘Yoni Pith’.
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Kamakhya Temple: The sacred shrine of Goddess Kali is the most important temple of A
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