Consider the following statements regarding the Kamakhya temple: 1. The Kamakhya temple situated to the Nilachal Hills in the state of Assam. 2. The Kamakhya Temple is the center of Tantra worship and is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas associated with the sect that focuses on the mother goddess. 3. The temple stands out in its architectural design, with a dome instead of the typical towering structure How many of the above statements are correct?

The correct answer is All three In News The Hindu : Bhutan King begins a three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya Temple. Key Points Kamakhya Temple: The Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess Kamakhya. It's one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas and is located on the Nilachal Hill in the western part of Guwahati city in Assam, India. Hence statement 1 is correct. This temple is a primary pilgrimage destination for general Hindus and especially for Tantric worshippers. Kamakhya is associated mainly with fertility rituals and attracts thousands of devotees each year. The temple structure as we know it now has been built and rebuilt over many centuries, with the main temples being built by the Mlechchha dynasty in the mid-9th-10th centuries and later renovations by the Ahom Kings. Unlike many Hindu temples that are known for their towering shikhara, the main temple of Kamakhya does not possess a typical shikhara. It has a dome-shaped roof called a 'beehive' or 'honeycomb' roof, characteristic of Lower Assam-type buildings. This feature sets it apart from the Nagara or Dravidian architectural styles seen in other Indian temples. Hence statement 3 is correct. The temple complex consists of several individual temples dedicated to ten Mahavidyas: Kali, Tara, Sodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. The temple is particularly famous for its annual festival, Ambubachi Mela. It celebrates the menstruation of the Goddess Kamakhya, and it takes place over the course of several days, typically in the monsoon season. Devotees from all over India come to the festival. It is one of the most significant centers of Tantric worship in the world. It's revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas that each represents a body part of the Goddess Sati (also known as Shakti), who is an embodiment of feminine power. Hence statement 2 is the correct answer. ​ ​