Ananta Maharaj, a Rajya Sabha MP, led a group of Koch‑Rajbongshi adherents into the Kamakhya Temple on a dawn that began at 5 a.m., gathering that swelled by 10 a.m. and reached a peak between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., before clashes with temple officials and police ignited tension inside the shrine.
The Kamakhya Temple, perched on Nilachal Hills, is a major Shakti shrine revered across Assam and beyond; it was rebuilt in 1565 under Koch ruler Nara Narayana, a fact that fuels ongoing disputes over historical ownership.
Temple authorities say they were not informed of the demonstration and will file a police complaint, while protestors plan to submit a memorandum to the Assam Chief Minister, a move that could prompt a formal inquiry.
The incident has revived long‑standing debates about the Koch dynasty’s role at Kamakhya, with some factions insisting on its historical primacy while others cite documented temple traditions that differ.
Police and temple officials are expected to convene a joint session to investigate the altercations, after which the Chief Minister may order a special probe into the clash.