Madan Kamdev is situated at about 40 kms. away from ((Guwahati)). Very little is known about the origin of this magnificient archaeological ruins. One school believes that Madan was reborn and united to Rati on this tiny hillock. Madan Kamdev is an enigma, a mystery, a marvel and in the words of Omar Khayam, 'a veil past which I could not see'. Kamrupa - the ancient name of Assam, is believed to have derived its name from the legend that love God Kama or Madan, after being turned into ashes by an angry Shiva, was reborn here.