Kamakhya Temple

Headless body found near Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati points to prevalence of human sacrifices at centre of tantricism

The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is steeped in closely-guarded secrets and on 19 June, that mystery got a fresh twist with the discovery of the headless, semi-naked body of a woman, about 40 years of age

Pravin Togadia defiant in face of restrictions in Assam, plans to arrive in Guwahati tomorrow despite police ban on his public rallies

Togadia is known for his fiery and provocative speeches which the government fears could fuel communal passions in the state ahead of the final publication of the citizens' list.

Snapshots from Guwahati's Ambubachi Mela, a yearly festival marking the goddess Kamakhya's menstrual cycle

At the onset of the monsoons in Assam, for about four days, the doors of the Kamakhya Temple are closed in observance of the Ambubachi Mela. The fair marks the annual menstruation of the goddess at Kamakhya

Row over buffalo sacrifice in Kamakhya Temple: Banning practice will deprive poor, says head priest

If the sacrifice of buffaloes in Kamakhya temple is banned, many poor families would be deprived, said the head priest.

Amit Shah asks Assam BJP leaders to strengthen party ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Amit Shah has advised the Assam unit of his party to reach out to the people of the state, down to the grassroot level, keeping in view the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha election, a party leader said.

Assam's Kamakhya Temple hit by controversy ahead of Ambubachi Mela; sadhu accused of rape, blackmail

As the historic Kamakhya Temple in Assam gets ready to welcome more than a million pilgrims from across the country, the shrine finds itself embroiled in a rape controversy, after a Thane girl accused a sadhu of sexually assaulting her

Namami Brahmaputra: Rains, Hindutva controversy inundate Assam festival

The Namami Brahmaputra festival got stuck in controversies just as a boat does in shallow water

Fortunate to be Assam's tourism ambassador: Priyanka Chopra

The actress, who had portrayed the protagonist in the Bollywood film Mary Kom, said that the Northeast is the crowning glory of India and the seven sister states are its jewels.