Discuss the art and architecture features of kamakhya temple
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The kamakhya temple is a temple in Guwahati which consists of four chambers garbhagriha and three mandapas alsoknown as calanta, pancaratna as well as natamandira.
The temple hasmouldings which are very much similar to the Surya Temple at Tezpur, or of the Central Indian type, containing of sunken panels alternating with pilasters.
The art and architecture features of kamakhya temple
Explanation:
The temple is primarily devoted to mahavidhyas and lies at the top hill of guwahati. The structure of building was built according to Nilachal style which employs hemispherical dome and cruciform base. Temple is beautifully crafted with 4 chambers comprises of seven minarates. Each of these minarates own 3 golden pitchers on its top.
The sculpture of goddess in its middle chamber is the latest addition to its beautiful temple. Moreover Garbhagriha is devoted to Sati which is sacred place below the four chambers.