Exploring Black Magic, Spirituality and Tradition During Ambubachi Mela At Kamakhya Temple π
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1. The Kamakhya Temple has been a focal point for black magic practices for several decades.
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1. The Kamakhya Temple has been a focal point for black magic practices for several decades.
#Ambubachi #Kamakhyatemple #Guwahati #Assam #GPlus #GuwahatiInAThread
2. The temple hosts special pujas aimed at removing and curbing black magic. These rituals are conducted by Sadhus and Aghoris who reside within the temple premises.
3. During the Ambubachi, these sadhus can be found throughout the temple premise, engaging in rituals believed to harness the powers of the ten Mahavidyas present at the site.
4. It is believed that a visit to Kamakhya is essential for tantrics to achieve their full spiritual potential.
5. Animal sacrifices, including goats, pigeons, and buffaloes, are common during the festival.
6. "There are two sides of black magic. The origins of black magic can be traced back to ancient civilisations where mysterious practices were intertwined with spirituality. In Hinduism, Tantric rituals were used to harness divine energy for both constructive and destructive purposes."
- Guddu Jha, a black magic practitioner visiting Kamakhya during Ambubachi
- Guddu Jha, a black magic practitioner visiting Kamakhya during Ambubachi
7. Black magic Practitioners believe that the spirits of those who die in accidents or sudden deaths can be summoned and controlled. This involves connecting one's own energy with that of the spirit through specific mantras, a process that requires an awakened spiritual energy.
8. In April 2023, Assam police arrested another five people, bringing the total to nine in connection with the βhuman sacrificeβ that occurred near the Kamakhya Temple in 2019 during Ambubachi Mela.
9. The decapitated body of a woman was found on the staircase of Jai Durga Mandir at Kamakhya in June 2019 during Ambubachi.
Image Credit: Manoj Sharma/Google Photos
Image Credit: Manoj Sharma/Google Photos
10. The womanβs body was identified by her son from a tattoo on her body.
11. βItβs all about the intention. This was not a good deed, so we cannot say itβs a good practice. Acts like human sacrifice belong to ancient times, not now.β
- A tantric practitioner in Kamkhya
- A tantric practitioner in Kamkhya
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