The Kamakhya Temple is a religious site dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and located in Nilachal Hill, Guwahati. It is a significant place in Hinduism, particularly in worshiping the Divine Feminine Power, known as Shakti. It is also considered as one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, the holy spots at which the parts of Sati fell.

As far as history is concerned, the temple dates back to olden days, although the present temple building was constructed in the 16th century AD by King Nara Narayana of the Koch dynasty. The temple architecture is characterized by the synthesis of both indigenous Assamese and Hindu designs. This includes a distinct beehive-like roof. As opposed to most temples, the Kamakhya shrine does not have any image of the goddess, but rather a stone that stands as a symbol of fertility and creation.

The temple is also renowned for its Tantrik traditions and rituals. It hosts an annual festival called Ambubachi Mela, which marks the fertility of the goddess and draws thousands of pilgrims and monks from all over India.