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Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the first day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday, 18 August 2012. The three day Deodhani festival is held to worship the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya during which goats and pigeons are offered and sacrificed. The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the first day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday, 18 August 2012. The three day Deodhani festival is held to worship the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya during which goats and pigeons are offered and sacrificed. The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the first day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Saturday, 18 August 2012. The three day Deodhani festival is held to worship the Serpent Goddess Kamakhya during which goats and pigeons are offered and sacrificed. The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu (holy man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, June 13, 2011. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organized, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu (holy man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, June 13, 2011. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organized, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu (holy man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, June 13, 2011. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organized, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu (holy man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, June 13, 2011. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organized, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu (holy man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, June 13, 2011. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organized, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu (holy man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, June 13, 2011. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organized, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati before the declaration of the results of Assam Assembly elections.on Friday, 13 May 2011,

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the first day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, 17 August 2010.Deodhani festival is a three day long festival, According to the mythological beliefs, during Deodhani festival a few devotees or priests get the divine power of the different images of the Hindu gods and goddesses after the month long worship or meditation, with which they dance at the Temple courtyard before goddess Kamakhya.

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the first day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, 17 August 2010.Deodhani festival is a three day long festival, According to the mythological beliefs, during Deodhani festival a few devotees or priests get the divine power of the different images of the Hindu gods and goddesses after the month long worship or meditation, with which they dance at the Temple courtyard before goddess Kamakhya.

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the first day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, 17 August 2010.Deodhani festival is a three day long festival, According to the mythological beliefs, during Deodhani festival a few devotees or priests get the divine power of the different images of the Hindu gods and goddesses after the month long worship or meditation, with which they dance at the Temple courtyard before goddess Kamakhya.

A foreigner Sadhu (Holy man) draws on a chillum as he enjoys the preparation day at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 21 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

A sadhu (Holy man) dressed as lord Shiva during the preparation day at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 21 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sadhus (Holy man) blow horns during the preparation day at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 21 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

A boy dressed as Lord Kali during the preparation day at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 21 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu - holy man - from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 21 June 2010.Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, a sadhu - holy man - from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 21 June 2010.Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival, which will start from June, 22. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, A Sadhu (Holy Man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday, 17 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

A Sadhu (Holy Man) takes holy dip and offers prayer to sun during his visit to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday, 17 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, A Sadhu (Holy Man) from Varanasi displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday, 17 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Bapi Giri, a Sadhu (Holy Man) from West Bengal state, performs yoga during his visit to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday, 17 June 2010. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. The festival is organised, every year in June, to mark the menstrual period of Goddess Kamakhya during which the temple"s sanctum sanctorum remains closed. The traditional belief behind the festival is that the days of the Goddess"s menstruation signify fertility.

Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan with his sons Amaan Ali and Ayaan Ali Khan perform during the inauguration of Kameswari Music and Dance Festival 2010 at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Friday,19 February 2010.

Renowned Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan performs during the inauguration of Kameswari Music and Dance Festival 2010 at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Friday,19 February 2010.

Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan’s son Amaan Ali and Ayaan Ali Khan perform during the inauguration of Kameswari Music and Dance Festival 2010 at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Friday,19 February 2010.

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the second day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, 18 August 2009. Deodhani festival is a three day long festival, According to the mythological beliefs, during Deodhani festival a few devotees or priests get the divine power of the different images of the Hindu gods and goddesses after the month long worship or meditation, with which they dance at the Temple courtyard before goddess Kamakhya .

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the second day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, 18 August 2009. Deodhani festival is a three day long festival, According to the mythological beliefs, during Deodhani festival a few devotees or priests get the divine power of the different images of the Hindu gods and goddesses after the month long worship or meditation, with which they dance at the Temple courtyard before goddess Kamakhya .

Priest performs ‘Deodhani’ dance on the second day of the Deodhani festival at the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Tuesday, 18 August 2009. Deodhani festival is a three day long festival, According to the mythological beliefs, during Deodhani festival a few devotees or priests get the divine power of the different images of the Hindu gods and goddesses after the month long worship or meditation, with which they dance at the Temple courtyard before goddess Kamakhya .

A Sadhu (Holy Man) on the occasion of Ambubachi festival celebration at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday,22 June 2009. Ambubachi festival is celebrated to mark the menstruation period of the goddess during which the sanctorum of the shrine remain closed to worshippers.

A Sadhu (Holy Man) arrives at Kamakhya Temple on the occasion of Ambubachi festival celebration in Guwahati on Monday, 22 June 2009. Ambubachi festival is celebrated to mark the menstruation period of the goddess during which the sanctorum of the shrine remain closed to worshippers.

A Sadhu (Holy Man) on the occasion of Ambubachi festival celebration at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday,22 June 2009. Ambubachi festival is celebrated to mark the menstruation period of the goddess during which the sanctorum of the shrine remain closed to worshippers.

A Sadhu (Holy Man) on his way to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Friday,19 June 2009. The annual Ambubasi mela will begin from 22 June where hundreds of Sadhus will gather to perform rituals at the Kamakhya temple.

A Sadhu (Holy Man) puffs Ganja at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Friday, 19 June 2009. The annual Ambubasi mela will begin from 22 June where hundreds of Sadhus will gather to perform rituals at the Kamakhya temple.

Sadhus (Holy Man) blow buffalo horn pipe at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati on Friday, 19 June 2009. The annual Ambubasi mela will begin from 22 June where hundreds of Sadhus will gather to perform rituals at the Kamakhya temple.

Bapi Giri, A Sadhu (Holy Man) shows his skill at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 15 June 2009. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. Thousands of devotees and holy men from across India assembled at the temple on the occasion of the four-day long festival, which is celebrated to mark the menstruation period of the goddess during which the sanctorum of the shrine remain closed to worshippers.

Sukhdev Baba Santi, A Sadhu (Holy Man) displays his 15.5 foot long hair at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 15 June 2009. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. Thousands of devotees and holy men from across India assembled at the temple on the occasion of the four-day long festival, which is celebrated to mark the menstruation period of the goddess during which the sanctorum of the shrine remain closed to worshippers.

A Sadhu (Holy Man) blow buffalo horn at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Monday, 15 June 2009. Hundreds of Sadhus visit Kamakhya Temple during the Ambubachi festival which will start from 22nd June 2009. Thousands of devotees and holy men from across India assembled at the temple on the occasion of the four-day long festival, which is celebrated to mark the menstruation period of the goddess during which the sanctorum of the shrine remain closed to worshippers.