Mumbai, May 20: Actor Sonu Sood visited the renowned Kamakhya Devi Temple located in Guwahati, Assam. He shared glimpses of his spiritual journey on social media.
In videos posted on Instagram, the actor traveled by train like an ordinary pilgrim to reach the temple, where he offered prayers to the goddess. The footage shows him performing rituals and spending considerable time in the temple premises.
The temple management and fans were visibly excited to have him among them. Fans took pictures with the actor, while the temple committee welcomed him in a traditional manner, presenting him with a ceremonial shawl and a symbol of the goddess.
In the video, the actor says, “Hello friends, today we are going to the Kamakhya Devi Temple. We will have the darshan of the goddess there.”
While posting the video, he wrote, “Jai Maa Kamakhya Devi.”
Fans on social media have been praising Sonu Sood for his religious journey.
The Kamakhya Devi Temple, situated on the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, Assam, is considered one of the prominent and highly revered sites among the 51 Shakti Peeths in the country. The temple is famous worldwide for its religious significance, tantra practices, and goddess worship. It is believed that the ‘yoni’ part of Goddess Sati fell here, making it an important center for spiritual practices. The temple is particularly renowned for the Devi’s menstruation festival, Ambubachi Mela, and the worship of the ten Mahavidyas.
There is no idol or image of the goddess in the main temple; instead, there is a natural crevice in the ground shaped like a yoni, from which water flows continuously and is covered with flowers. The temple remains closed for about three days during the Ambubachi Mela in June, as it is believed that the goddess undergoes her menstrual cycle during this time. On the fourth day, the temple gates are opened for devotees, who flock to seek blessings.
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