Location
The sacred Shrine of Maa DhumaVati is located within the Kamakhya Temple Complex, situated atop nilachal hill in guwahati, assam, india. This complex is one of the most revered Shakti Peethas in the world and a prime center for tantric worship of The Divine Mother in Her Fierce Forms.
Although the main Temple is dedicated to Maa Kamakhya, there are individual Temples for all Ten Mahavidyas within the Complex—Maa DhumaVati Being One Of Them.
Address:
Kamakhya Temple Complex,
nilachal hill,
guwahati – 781010, assam, india.
Historical Background
The Kamakhya Temple Complex dates back to ancient times and is considered one of the oldest and holiest centers of tantric shakta worship. The Complex has been a seat of Mahavidya sadhana for centuries and is especially known for honoring The Ten Fierce Forms Of The Divine Mother.
The Maa DhumaVati Temple is one of the lesser-known Shrines within the Complex, tucked away from the main path, in alignment with Her Nature As The Goddess of silence, void, and renunciation. Her worship is generally kept secret and is performed by advanced tantric practitioners, particularly during Amavasya and Gupt Navaratri.
This Temple does not house a traditional Murti. Instead, Maa Dhumavati is worshipped in the form of a Yantra (sacred geometric diagram), as is common in Her Temples due to Her formless, unmanifested essence.
She Is The Crone Form Of The Divine Mother—widowed, smoky, unadorned—symbolizing wisdom, detachment, and liberation from illusion.
How To Reach
By air:
- Nearest airport: lokpriya gopinath bordoloi international airport, guwahati (~20 km)
- Taxis and buses are available from the airport to Kamakhya hill.
By train:
- Nearest railway station: Kamakhya junction (~5 km)
- From there, auto-rickshaws and taxis go up the hill to the Temple Complex.
By road:
- Guwahati is well-connected to other parts of assam, meghalaya, and west bengal.
- Local transport is available from paltan bazar, pan bazar, and other central locations.
A shared jeep or shuttle can take you halfway up the hill. The last stretch must be walked or driven via private vehicle.
Best Time To Visit
- Dhumavati Jayanti (celebrated on jyeshtha amavasya): the most auspicious day for Her worship.
- Gupt Navaratri: a time for secret worship of The Ten Mahavidyas, including special tantric pujas.
- Amavasya nights: best suited for sadhanas of Maa DhumaVati.
The Temple is open year-round, but Her worship is highly esoteric, and visitors often need prior guidance or permission from resident sadhakas for full darshan.
