Kamakhya Temple, also known as Kamrup’s Kanya Temple or the “Temple of Bliss”, is located in Guwahati, Assam. The Kamakhya Temple is Guwahati’s most well-recognised landmark. It was built before the 10th century by the Koch dynasty and has had a long history.    The mythology surrounding the Kamakhya Temple is intricately linked with the legend of Sati, the first wife of Lord Shiva. According to the myth, King Daksha organized a grand yajna but intentionally excluded Shiva, Sati’s husband. Unable to bear the insult to her husband, Sati self-immolated in the sacrificial fire. The Bleeding Goddess One of the most intriguing aspects of Kamakhya Temple is the belief in…

The curly hair that we commonly find on the head of the Buddha head is not actually hair at all! Well, what appear to be the curly hair on the head of the Buddha are actually a large number (108) of snails. One day on a sunny afternoon, Buddha sat down under the tree and start to meditate. He became so immersed in his meditation that he didn’t notice the time. As time passed by, the sun ray was directed to his bald head. As Buddha meditated through the harsh sun and the cold nights, a group of snails noticed him. These weren’t just any snails; they were kind-hearted creatures…