Mensuration
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…