Kamakhya temple is one of the
most famous, an ancient and sacred pilgrimage site in Assam, India. The pilgrimage site is located in Nilachal Hills in Guwahati and is 7 km
away from Guwahati railway station and 20 km away from Guwahati International Airport.
A large number of visitors come here every day from a long way away to Maa kamakhya Devi. So, it is very
crowded every day. The article is about Kamakhya
Temple tickets price and how to booking tickets online to visit
the Shrine.
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| Kamakhya Temple Image From: wikimedia.org Kamakhya Temple ticketsFor
general visitors, no tickets are
required to visit the inside of the Mandir.
For all devotees, to enter the mandir is absolutely free. But they must stand
in a long line. Kamakhya temple tickets
are required for VIP persons. They definitely don’t have to stand in long
lines. The VIP pass allows for quick entry, which is available on the temple’s
counter and not available online. You
can buy a VIP pass from the ticket counter, and the counter opens at 7:00 AM. |
Kamakhya Temple online ticket booking
If you
want to visit the holy place, to avoid crowds, you must book tickets online
from the official website. You have to pay Rs.501 per person except children. For ages below 10 years, no ticket is needed;
they will also visit with parents. It is a special entry pass, not a VIP pass. You
have to bring a Xerox copy of the ticket and ID proof like an Aadhar card with
you and go to gate No.6, and after that they will guide you. In the ticket
price, Panda and puja cost are not included. If you are a defence person, you
have to pay Rs.101 for an online ticket. Kamakhya
Temple online ticket booking official website: www.maakamakhya.org
Kamakhya Temple ticket price
You have
to pay the mandir counter Rs.501 as the
ticket price for direct entry for
special darshan on the day. The temple’s gates are open for visitors from 7am
to 1 pm and again from 2:30pm to 5:15pm.
What is the cost of special darshan in Kamakhya Temple?
The ticket price of special darshan is Rs.501 per person. You have to pay the Panda honorarium, and the puja cost will be extra. You have to buy Puja Dala (things needed for puja) at a cost of Rs.101 to Rs.501. A large number of shops are available there for buying worship items (puja items).
How to decide
best way to darsan Kamakhya Devi Mandir
Some points I have mentioned in this article that can help you to decide which will be best for you. There are two ways to enter inside the Mandir; one is to buy a ticket, and the other is to go in the free general line.
General category – An average of 10000
devotees comes to visit the temple daily. Of these, at least two to three
thousand people are in line on general day. If you are in a special day, it
might be exit. In general, the line takes at least 7 to 8 hours and more to
visit the pilgrimage. If you are with children or an old-aged person, it is
impossible to visit, and at the same time there are very few places to stand in
the general gate. The general line is a bit crowded and usually difficult to
move around. You have to stand in line from 4 am to 5 am in the morning and
collect a token and then have to stand another line, and it was also mentioned
that the entry gate opens at 7am for visitors to enter inside the shrine.
Special gate/ VIP
pass – If you
are with a special ticket, you won’t see much crowd at the special gate, and
tickets are given not more than 200 people at a time. There is also a large
space in front of the special gate, and it has a siting facility for waiting
and also has fan and AC facilities. You can visit the Goddess holy place within
3 to 4 hours. The VIP pass will be collected from the temple counter, at Rs.501,
and it is not available online. There is no special quote for senior citizens.
They have to buy a VIP pass.
What is not allowed in kamakhya temple?
According
to the temple’s guidelines, photography is not allowed inside the mandir, but
you are allowed with phone or camera in the mandir complex and can take photos
outside the temple. You must switch off your phone, while visiting inside the
shrine. Luggage and shoes or slippers are not allowed in the mandir. You will find there a shoe or
slipper rack, and you can put your shoes here. But you might even lose shoes
due to the crowd. Try to avoid wearing any shorts, tops, mini-skirts, and
sleeveless shirts, or low-waist jeans. Appropriate clothes for women are the traditional
saree or salwar kameez.
Best time to visit Kamakhya temple
Early in
the morning on a week day (Monday to Saturday) is the best time to visit Kamakya Mandir to avoid crowds. Any holy day and
weekends (Sunday) will be generally much more crowded. October to February is
the best time (season), due to pleasant weather, to visit the famous shrine in
Guwahati.
How to visit Kamakhya Temple
The
pilgrimage is situated in the capital city, Guwahati, and the place is well
connected to other major cities in India. You can reach the place by road, by
train, and also by flight. The nearest railway station is Kamakhya Junction, and is only 3 km away from the temple, and also
main the Guwahati railway station is only 7 km from the destination. From the station
you will find autos, taxis, and also buses to easily reach the mandir gate. The bus terminal ISBT in
Guwahati to the temple distance is 10 km. The nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath
Bordoloi International Airport; the international airport in Guwahati is only
20 km from the Mandir. Buses, cabs and also taxis are available to visit the
holy place.
Umananda Temple
Umananda is one of the
most popular tourist destinations situated in the Brahmaputra River. After
visiting Kamakhya, you can visit Umananda, the Lord Shiva Mandir. The distance
is only 7 km from Kamakhya Shrine. To visit Umananda, you will go to Kachari
Ghat, from where you will get a ferry. You will find private and government
ferries there. The govt. ferry fare will be Rs.40 per person, and the private
boat fare will be Rs.200 per person. The Shiva Temple and natural beauty are
the main attractions for tourists.
Conclusion: Kamakhya Temple Guwahati is one of the most famous tourist destinations and sacred pilgrimage sites in Assam, India. Before visiting the Shakti Peeth, one must know about the Kamakhya Mandir ticket price and online booking process to avoid crowds and the best time to visit Kamakhya temple.
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