Kamakhya Temple Timings, Special Darshan and Rules

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The main gate of Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati
The main gate of Kamakhya Devi Temple on Nilachal Hill. Photo: Summit Kumar Shaurya, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Visiting Hours and Darshan Rules

कामाख्या मंदिर - समय, दर्शन और नियम

Page 2 of 6. Checked 16 October 2026

The door of Kamakhya Temple opens for devotees at 8:00 AM, closes for the midday offering at 1:00 PM, reopens at 2:30 PM and closes for the night at 5:15 PM. This is the schedule on the temple's own website. General darshan is free. Special Darshan costs Rs 501 and is now booked online only.

This page covers timings, both kinds of darshan, dress and footwear, offerings, and what to watch for before you travel. It is Page 2 of our 6-page Kamakhya guide.

Use only the official websites. The Devalaya says it has only two official websites: maakamakhya.org and maakamakhyadevalaya.org. It warns that other websites and apps offering online pujas in the temple's name are not authorised. We could not find kamakhya.org or kamakhyatemple.org in that list, so please treat them as private sites and book only through links on the official site.

About this guide: It is written by the Dekho Dham team using the official Maa Kamakhya Devalaya website, news reports and public notices. We mark what is official and what is general advice. Timings, fees and rules can change at short notice, especially on festival days. Last checked: 16 October 2026.

Kamakhya Darshan at a Glance

एक नज़र में

Master facts

Official websitesmaakamakhya.org and maakamakhyadevalaya.org
Door opens8:00 AM. On special days such as Saradiya Durga Puja the Devalaya lists 9:00 AM
Midday break1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, for the cooked offering (bhog) and its distribution
Door closes5:15 PM
Aarati7:30 PM is listed by the Devalaya. Ask on the day whether devotees can attend
General darshanFree
Special DarshanRs 501 per person. Online booking only since 15 June 2026. Offline counters stopped. Morning and afternoon slots
FootwearNot allowed beyond the main entrance. Footwear camps are set up on the approach road
TobaccoBanned on the whole complex and Nilachal Hill since 1 January 2016
Mobile phonesNo official rule is published. Visitor guides say phones can be carried into the complex but must be silent in the sanctum. See the phones and photography section
PhotographyNo official rule is published. Visitor guides say photos are fine in outer areas but not inside the main temple or the sanctum. Follow signs and staff
Yearly closureAbout three days at Ambubachi Mela, around 22 to 26 June
Live darshanNo regular live stream found. See the live stream note below
Devotees praying inside the Kamakhya Temple complex
Devotees praying inside the Kamakhya Temple complex. Photo: Deeporaj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Daily Schedule

दैनिक कार्यक्रम

As listed by the Devalaya

TimeWhat happens
5:30 AMSnana (ritual bath) of the Pithasthana, the sacred rock
6:00 AMNitya Puja, the daily worship
8:00 AMDoor opens for devotees
1:00 PMDoor closes for cooked offerings, which are then shared with devotees
2:30 PMDoor reopens
5:15 PMDoor closes for the night
7:30 PMAarati

The Bordeuri Samaj website shows the same schedule. On special days such as Saradiya Durga Puja, the door opens at 9:00 AM and closes at sunset after the 1:00 PM offering. In 2024, for example, the Devalaya issued separate timings and pilgrim limits for each day of Durga Puja. October is the Durga Puja season, so check the notice for your date.

Which Day and Time to Choose

कब जाएँ

General advice, not official

The temple does not publish queue times. These are simple ideas that most visitors find useful:

  • Reach before the 8:00 AM opening if you can, so you are early in the line.
  • The 2:30 PM reopening is another time to join the line after the midday break.
  • Weekends, public holidays, Navratri and Ambubachi are the busiest days. Pick a weekday if your plan allows.
  • October to March has the most comfortable weather. The monsoon (June to September) brings heavy rain.

Special Darshan - Rs 501

विशेष दर्शन

Skip part of the wait

Special Darshan is a paid ticket of Rs 501 per person. It gives access to a separate, shorter line. Since 15 June 2026, bookings are online only through the portal linked from the official website. The Devalaya has stopped the offline counters for both the morning and the afternoon slot.

  • Book only through links on maakamakhya.org. Bookings made through other sites may not be accepted.
  • Special Darshan is not available on every day. It was closed on 26 and 27 June 2026 around Ambubachi, and in 2024 it was paused on key Durga Puja days.
  • Defence personnel have a separate online portal listed on the official site.

A fair note: A 4 August 2026 opinion piece in EastMojo describes pilgrims waiting for hours while paid-ticket holders moved faster, and asks for free time-slot tokens. That article reports no official policy change. Whether to buy a ticket is your choice. Both lines lead to the same darshan.

General Darshan - Free

सामान्य दर्शन

No ticket needed

General darshan is free. The official website also links a free "General Queue" portal. Rules for how you join the line can change, so please read the notice on maakamakhya.org before you travel and carry a valid photo ID. On busy days the wait can run to several hours, so bring water and wear comfortable clothes.

Dress, Footwear and Rules

पहनावा और नियम

Simple do and do not

DressThe Devalaya site does not publish a strict dress code. Modest, decent clothing is the norm. Covering shoulders and knees is a safe choice
FootwearRemove before the main entrance. Wear shoes that are easy to take off
TobaccoBanned in the whole complex since 1 January 2016
Phones and photosKeep the phone silent. Do not take photos or videos inside the main temple or the sanctum. Follow any sign or instruction from staff
OfferingsFlowers are the most common offering. Red hibiscus is popular. Shops near the entrance sell flowers, coconut and sweets
ValuablesKeep bags small and carry little. Crowds can be dense
Strings of red hibiscus flowers for sale in a shop near Kamakhya Temple
Red hibiscus flowers on sale in a shop near the temple. Photo: Deeporaj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Mobile Phones and Photography

मोबाइल और फोटो

What we found, and what we could not confirm

Official position: The Devalaya website (maakamakhya.org) publishes no notice about mobile phones, cameras or photography as of 16 October 2026. The rules below come from visitor guides and news reports, not from the temple. The rule on the day is what the staff and signs say.

Carrying a phoneVisitor guides say phones can be carried into the complex. Expect security checks at entry points
Calls and soundKeep the phone silent. Do not take calls or play videos near the sanctum or in the queue
Photos in outer areasGuides say photos are fine in the courtyards and the approach, for example of the domes and the hill
Inside the main temple and sanctumGuides say photography is not allowed. Treat this as a firm rule and do not try to take photos or videos
Drones and media shootsNot for casual visitors. Documentary or media work needs written permission from the Devalaya
StorageLockers are not guaranteed. Some shops near the entrance may keep your bag for a small fee. This is informal, so carry little
News in 2023A report said the temple committee was considering a ban on phones and cameras. We found no final order. Check the notice board on arrival

A simple way to stay safe: keep your phone in a pocket or small bag, switch it to silent, and photograph the outside only. Please do not film other devotees or the priests while they perform rituals.

Prasad and Bhog

प्रसाद और भोग

What you receive

At 1:00 PM the temple offers cooked food to the goddess and then shares it with devotees, as the official schedule says. At Ambubachi, the special prasad is Angodak (spring water) and Angabastra (a piece of red cloth).

A plate of daily bhog prasad from Kamakhya Temple
A plate of daily bhog prasad. Photo: Ajay Das, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Also on the Hill

पहाड़ी पर और क्या

Do not miss

The Ten Mahavidya shrines are part of the complex. Three of them (Tripura Sundari, Matangi and Kamala) are inside the main temple and the other seven have their own shrines. Allow extra time for them. There is also a Bhubaneswari temple on the top of Nilachal Hill. Ask at the gate about access on your day. Read the full story on Page 1.

Live Darshan: What Exists

लाइव दर्शन

A fair summary

No regular live stream found. The "Webcast Live" item on the Devalaya website has no working link as of 16 October 2026. We found one YouTube channel, "Kamakhya Devalaya Official Channel", which describes itself as the official channel of the Devalaya. We could not confirm this from the temple website. Its live streams are mostly from Ambubachi Mahayog (2023 and 2026). The player below shows that channel's live streams playlist, so you will see past Ambubachi streams unless a new stream is running.

Live streams playlist of the "Kamakhya Devalaya Official Channel" on YouTube (self-described as official). If the player does not load, open the playlist on YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers

What are the Kamakhya Temple timings?
The Devalaya lists: door opens for devotees at 8:00 AM, closes at 1:00 PM for the cooked offering, reopens at 2:30 PM and closes for the night at 5:15 PM. Aarati is listed at 7:30 PM. Special days such as Durga Puja have different timings.
How much is Kamakhya darshan?
General darshan is free. Special Darshan is Rs 501 per person and is booked online only since 15 June 2026.
How do I book Kamakhya Special Darshan?
Use the Special Darshan portal linked from the official website maakamakhya.org. The Devalaya has stopped the offline counters and warns against unofficial sites and apps.
Is there a live darshan of Kamakhya Temple?
We found no regular live stream. A YouTube channel that calls itself the official channel streams mainly during Ambubachi Mahayog. The "Webcast Live" link on the temple website did not work when we checked.
What should I wear to Kamakhya Temple?
No strict dress code is published on the official site. Wear modest, decent clothes and shoes that are easy to remove, because footwear is not allowed beyond the main entrance.
Can I take photos inside Kamakhya Temple?
The Devalaya website publishes no photography rule. Visitor guides say photos are allowed in the outer courtyards and approach but not inside the main temple or the sanctum. Follow signs and staff instructions, and do not photograph other devotees.
Are mobile phones allowed inside Kamakhya Temple?
The official site publishes no phone rule. Visitor guides say phones can be carried into the complex, but you should keep them silent near the sanctum. Security may check bags and phones, and large backpacks are not advised. A 2023 news report said the temple committee was considering a ban on phones and cameras, but we found no final order.
Is smoking allowed on Nilachal Hill?
No. The whole complex and the hill have been a no-tobacco zone since 1 January 2016.
When is Kamakhya Temple closed?
It closes daily from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM and from 5:15 PM for the night. It also closes for about three days during Ambubachi Mela around 22 to 26 June.

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