How To Worship Kamakhya Devi at Home

The Kamakhya Temple of Guwahati, located on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra river above the Nilachal Hills, is a historic Shakti pith (shrine of divine power).  It is said that Maa Kamakhya -the goddess fulfils the wishes of devotees if one truly worships her. Many Hindu devotees across India worship Kamakhya Devi at home.

However, to worship Kamakhya Devi at home, devotees must follow strict guidelines. In this insightful blog, we will explain how you can worship Kamakhya Devi at home.

Things To Remember Before You Worship Kamakhya Devi at Home

The story of the Kamakhya temple of Guwahati is related to Lord Shiva and his wife Devi Sati. If you are an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and have a temple/small prayer hall inside your home, you can easily worship  Maa Kamakhya Devi at home. If you don’t have a prayer hall associated with Lord Shiva or Goddesses of Shakti Cult (Durga, Kali, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati and Tripurasundari) , you must build one. It should not necessarily be an expensive affair. You can buy any Lord Shiva idol within your budget.

Why a prayer hall of Lord Shiva or Goddess or Shakti Cult is recommended?

It is to be noted that there is no image of Maa Kamakhya inside the main temple. At the heart of the Kamakhya Temple is the Garbhagriha, the sanctum sanctorum. Instead of a traditional idol, it houses a yoni-shaped stone representing the goddess Kamakhya. That is why, most people worshipping Maa Kamakhya at home generally worship her before a Shiva idol  or any other goddesses such as Durga, Kali, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati and Tripurasundari as there are no idols for Maa Kamakhya.

Benefits of Worshipping Maa Kamakhya

The reason for praying before Maa Kamakhya is very personal and differs from person to person; some for gaining inner strength, some for a peaceful environment at home etc. So are the benefits of worshipping Maa Kamakhya Devi. Above all the benefits, many devotees believe that Maa Kamakhya has divine power to fulfil one’s wishes, ward off evils and bless her devotees with happiness and prosperity. That is why people visit the Kamakhya temple or worship Kamakhya Devi at Home.

Setting Up Kamakhya Devi Prayer Hall at Home

Certain things are considered essential before you worship Kamakhya temple at Home. This list of things is prepared while consulting a top priest from Kamakhya Devi Temple.

• An idol of a Hindu God related to Shaktism. The idols may be Durga, Kali, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati and Tripurasundari. In the absence of these, an idol of Lord Shiva would do.
• Red cloth of Kamakhya temple. This red cloth or raktabastra is considered very divine.
• The Sindoor (vermilion) of Kamakhya Devi temple.

These are the bare minimum things. In addition, you can set up your Kamakhya Devi Prayer hall with anything that is associated with a Hindu temple.

Once you have set up your prayer hall, you can pray according to your own. Otherwise, there are many YouTube videos and mantras related to Kamakhya Devi worship. You can play them in the background.

Note: Nowadays, many businesses are selling Kamakhya Devi idols for your home. In Assam, it is considered a forbidden thing to worship Kamakhya Devi in idol form as there are no idols of Kamakhya Devi inside the temple. So, be aware of this. However, you can order Kamakhya Devi Mandir Prasad online.

What To Do With The Ambubachi Cloth and Sindoor?

You can place this divine thing in your Mandir or site of business. There are specific guidelines regarding keeping the Ambubachi Bastra at your home.

You must know that Kamakhya Devi Red Cloth should not be kept in the open. It should be covered all the time. It would help if you put it in a box (glass, plastic or any material) and fully cover the box with flowers. Before placing the cloth inside the bowl, you should put a few grains of rice (Akshat) inside the bowl and place the cloth above it.

Remember that the cloth should not be visible from the outside. Normally, fresh flowers are desired, but you can cover them up with artificial flowers too. Once you are done with this arrangement, you can place the bowl in your prayer hall. Same procedure to be followed with the Kamakhya Devi Sindoor.

You can also wear this red cloth on your hands; ladies on left arm and gents on right arm. Alternatively, you can wear it as a talisman (tawiz) in any place on your body.

How to Worship Kamakhya Devi at Home

Mangala Aarti

You can begin your day with Mangala Aarti, a pre-dawn ritual that involves waking up the deity and offering the first prayers of the day. This ritual is accompanied by the sound of traditional instruments and the chanting of sacred hymns.
After Mangala Aarti, a symbolic bath or ablution of the deity is performed (You can skip this step). The morning puja involves elaborate rituals, including the chanting of mantras, recitation of sacred texts, and the offering of various items such as flowers, fruits, and incense.

Madhyan Aarti

The Madhyan Aarti is performed around midday and involves the offering of prayers, flowers, and incense to the deity. This ritual marks the continuation of the day’s worship. The afternoon puja includes various ceremonies and rituals that maintain the continuous flow of devotion throughout the day.

Bhoga Aarti

As the day progresses, the evening Bhoga Aarti is conducted. Your family members can gather to witness this ritual, which involves offering a variety of dishes and sweets to the deity. The Sandhya Aarti is performed during the evening hours as darkness descends.