This book, enriched with beautiful photographs, examines the different aspects of the temple of Goddess Kamakhya, located at Guwahati atop the Nilachala Hills. Examining the architectural features of the temple, it describes in detail its sculptures, inscriptions and sevaits.

Further it presents a detailed account of the Dasamahavidya, the ten manifestations of Devi, including Kali, Tara, Sodasi, Bhubaneswari, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Matangi, Kamala, Bagalamukhi and Dhumavati. Finally it discusses at length the fairs and festivals, held annually in the premises of the Kamakhya temple, and their religious as well as ritualistic significance.