In which Indian state is the Kamakhya Temple, a Shakti Peeth dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, located?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points The Kamakhya Temple is a prestigious Hindu shrine situated atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati , Assam . It is regarded as one of the oldest and most powerful of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the Indian subcontinent, marking the spot where the Yoni (genitals) of Goddess Sati fell during the Shiva Tandava . The temple serves as a focal point for Tantric Shaktism practitioners and is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya , an aspect of Devi . Every year during the monsoon season, the temple hosts the Ambubachi Mela , a major festival celebrating the goddess's annual menstruation period, during which the Brahmaputra River near the temple is believed to turn red. The architectural style of the temple is a unique combination of the traditional Nagara style and local Saracenic influences, often referred to as the Nilachal type , featuring a polygonal dome. The current structure was rebuilt in 1565 by Chilarai of the Koch dynasty after the original temple was destroyed in the early 16th century . Additional Information Tripura : Home to the Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur , which is also identified as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas . Odisha : Famous for the Jagannath Temple at Puri and the Biraja Temple in Jajpur , the latter being a significant Shakti Peetha . West Bengal : Contains several important Shakti Peethas , including Kalighat in Kolkata and Tarapith in Birbhum . Assam (Supplementary Context) : The state is well-known for the Kaziranga National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros . Assam is the largest producer of Tea in India and is home to the oldest oil refinery in Asia at Digboi .