The Amavasya Anusthan (New Moon ritual) at the Kamakhya Temple, located in Assam, India, holds significant spiritual importance for devotees and tantric practitioners. Kamakhya Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas, particularly known for its connection to fertility, power, and tantric rituals.
Spiritual Cleansing and Renewal: Amavasya is considered an auspicious time for rituals aimed at spiritual cleansing, overcoming negativity, and seeking blessings for new beginnings.
Tantric Practices: The Kamakhya Temple is a major center for tantra, and Amavasya is considered highly potent for conducting tantric rituals, meditations, and prayers.
Connection to the Goddess: Devotees believe that the energies of the Goddess are particularly strong on Amavasya nights, making it an ideal time to seek her blessings for protection, prosperity, and spiritual awakening.
Tantric Anusthan: Sadhus perform secretive and complex rituals on Amavasya to invoke divine energies or accomplish spiritual goals.
Devotee Offerings: Devotees perform puja (worship), offer flowers, incense, and food, and light diyas to honor the Goddess.
Special Pujas: The temple priests conduct special pujas and havans (fire rituals) to appease Goddess Kamakhya.
Meditation and Chanting: Many devotees meditate and chant mantras, particularly the Kamakhya mantra, to align with the divine energies of the day.