Kamkhya: The Magic of The Bleeding Goddess

The menstrual blood of a woman is not a malady, although in numerous cultures, she is segregated from normal family life during this time. The monthly menstrual cycle is a completely natural biological process for every woman.

Tantrics venerate this sacred cycle of the Devi as a symbol of reverence and worship. It is she who perpetuates the evolutionary cycles of humanity. The blood that flows through every menstruating woman during her monthly cycles is hers, intricately connected to the phases of the Moon.

In contemplating our monthly periods as emblematic of the Devi KAMAKHYA, we tap into the potential to create progeny or manifest artistic endeavors. Throughout, we are channeling her shakti, fostering intuition and insight. Each month offers an opportunity for women to view life from a different perspective—an intuitive, introspective lens—and to seek healing, solace, and serenity.

Image Credits: Personal Kamakhya Altar Navratri Puja

Shree Dr Pallavi Kwatra

Women must pause and honor this sacred period, chanting the Goddess’s mantra in hopes of her presence. Let us recognize the potency of this blood, rich with fertility and sexual energy, and exalt the Divine Feminine.

While menstruating women are barred from entering many temples in India, no such restriction exists in KAMAKHYA. Here, the shakti of the Devi is believed to reside within her earthly embodiment, the woman. This is genuine empowerment for women. This is authentic feminism.