Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Kamakhya Temple Reopens After 4-Day Ambubachi Mela
Imagine a special event in India where a famous temple closes its doors for a few days.
This happens every year during a festival called Ambubachi Mela, to honor a goddess believed to have a period.
People visit the temple during this time to celebrate and ask for blessings.
The event includes special rules like no VIP access and a ban on visitors for a specific time.
The government sets up camps and medical facilities to help the many people who come.
Kamakhya Temple reopened on Thursday after a four-day 'Ambubachi Mela'.
The Mela coincides with the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya.
The temple doors were closed from Sunday.
The annual Ambubachi Mela commenced on June 22, attracting many visitors.
The state government made arrangements for the devotees with camps, medical facilities and security.
- Who
- Devotees, temple officials, and government personnel.
- What
- Ambubachi Mela, a festival at Kamakhya Temple.
- When
- Annually, with the temple closed for four days, starting June 22 this year.
- Where
- Kamakhya Temple, Assam, India.
- Why
- To celebrate the goddess Kamakhya and her menstrual cycle.
- Festival Name
- Ambubachi Mela
- Location
- Kamakhya Temple, Assam, India
- Temple Reopened
- Thursday
- Temple Closure Duration
- Four days
- Start Date
- June 22
- Chief Guest
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister
