Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Ambubachi Mela Begins at Assam's Kamakhya Temple
The Ambubachi Mela is a big festival at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam.
It celebrates Goddess Kamakhya.
The temple closes for a few days to mark the goddess's period and then reopens.
Many people come to visit the temple.
There are camps for people to stay, and officials are expecting a lot of people this year.
The government has set up things to help people.
Ambubachi Mela, a festival celebrating Goddess Kamakhya, began at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
The temple doors closed on Sunday and will reopen on June 26.
Thousands of devotees and sadhus have gathered for the four-day festival.
Authorities have arranged facilities including health camps and temporary camps for pilgrims.
Assam tourism minister expects over 10 lakh devotees to attend this year.
- Who
- Devotees, sadhus, and temple authorities.
- What
- The Ambubachi Mela, a religious festival.
- When
- Started on Sunday; temple closed, reopening June 26.
- Where
- Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- To celebrate the divine femininity of Goddess Kamakhya.
- Event
- Ambubachi Mela
- Location
- Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
- Significance
- Marks the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya
- Temple Closure
- Sunday
- Temple Reopening
- June 26
- Expected Attendees
- Over 10 lakh
