Kamakhya
Ritualizing Menstruation Blood: An Exploration of Kamakhya, the Goddess who is “Happy to Bleed”
By: NILSM KAKATI – This paper delves into the ritualization of menstrual blood within the Indic religious traditions, focusing particularly on the Tantric practices. It further investigates the depiction of Kamakhya, the esteemed Tantric site in Assam, India. The annual menstruation festival at Kamakhya, known as Ambuachi Mela, takes place in June. The “Happy to…
Representation of Folk Tantra: An enquiry into the Rati Khowa Sect in Assam
By: TNILAM KAKATI – In recent times, the category of folk Tantra has evolved in the study of the Tantric tradition. The category as initiated by June McDaniel in her work is applied for the case study of the Bengal region in India. The new category marks a sharp distinction from the classical Tantra. The…