RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS, AND TEMPLES AND SHRINES OF MAYONG

Known as the city of magic, Mayong is a prominent place in Assam. The eastern landmass of mahapeeth Kamakhya belonging to ancient Kamarupa, as recorded in the Puranic texts, is Mayong. Though Ancient Kamrupa or Assam was famous for tantra mantras, the Mayong region is still renowned for its practice of black magic. Mayong is also notable in the religious aspect. Since ancient times, Shaiva and Shakta religions have gained special prominence in the Mayong region. Regarding the intensity of devotion, and spreading spiritual, moral and social education, religious rituals, songs, worship, and sacrifices have been given special importance in Mayong since ancient times. Mayong's religious traditions and temples will be highlighted in this research paper.