Sonam Raghuvanshi Promised Sex After Kamakhya Visit – Now Accused of Honeymoon Murder Plot

By Hindu Herald Staff

A chilling murder case that has stunned the nation is now entwined with one of Hinduism’s most sacred sites.
Sonam Raghuvanshi, a newlywed bride, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her husband,
Raja Raghuvanshi, shortly after the couple visited the Kamakhya Temple in Assam—a revered Shakti Peeth known for its association with tantra and divine feminine energy.

“Only After Kamakhya” – A Chilling Promise

Police say Sonam told her husband that they would consummate the marriage only after making an offering at the Kamakhya Devi Temple. The couple, who married in May 2025 in what is believed to have been an arranged union, set off on their honeymoon to India’s northeast shortly after the wedding.

But not long after their temple visit, Raja vanished—and was later found dead. Investigators allege the bride was already in a relationship with another man and had been pressured into marrying Raja by her family. The trip to Kamakhya, they say, was a calculated step in a deadly conspiracy.

Timeline of a Honeymoon Turned Tragedy

• May 11, 2025: Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raja Raghuvanshi are married in Uttar Pradesh.
• May 20–22, 2025: The couple travels to Meghalaya and Assam, visiting key locations including the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
• May 23, early morning: They check out of a homestay in Nongriat village and head to Wei Sawdong Falls in Cherrapunji, accompanied by three men—allegedly hired as contract killers.
• May 23, ~10:00 AM: Witnesses see all five individuals trekking toward the falls.
• May 23, ~1:30 PM: Raja is struck multiple times in the head with a sharp weapon—possibly a machete or “dao.” His body is thrown into a gorge. Police suspect his throat was also slit.
• May 24–June 1: Sonam files a missing person report. Her inconsistent statements and call records raise red flags with investigators.
• June 2: Raja’s body is recovered by drones at the bottom of a remote gorge near the falls.
• June 4: The accused is arrested. According to police, she confessed to the plot and named her romantic partner as a co-conspirator.

Kamakhya Temple: Between Devotion and Darkness

At the heart of this tragedy lies Kamakhya Temple, one of Hinduism’s most powerful Shakti Peethas. Perched atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, it marks the holy spot where the yoni of Goddess Sati fell. Known for its connections to fertility, menstruation, and tantric rituals, Kamakhya draws thousands of pilgrims—especially during the annual Ambubachi Mela.

Now, the temple finds itself caught in the narrative of a gruesome murder, allegedly used to mask betrayal and premeditated violence.

Sacred Vows, Twisted Intentions

The Raghuvanshi family believed their son’s marriage was sanctified by tradition and spiritual blessings. But police claim Sonam used the temple pilgrimage as a façade—delaying intimacy until after the visit, all while plotting her husband’s death.

As the investigation continues, the case raises painful questions about free will, arranged marriage, and the abuse of sacred tradition to justify a crime.

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