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Ambubachi Mela Begins Today at Assam's Kamakhya Temple
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 11:02 PM
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The annual four-day Ambubachi Mela commences today at the renowned Kamakhya Temple in Assam. This significant religious festival attracts devotees from across the country.
The much-anticipated four-day Ambubachi Mela is set to commence today at the sacred Kamakhya Temple, located in the northeastern state of Assam. This annual festival is a significant event for devotees and is observed with great fervor.
The Mela is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, one of the principal deities of Tantric tradition. It is believed that during this period, the Goddess undergoes her annual menstruation, and the temple remains closed for three days. Devotees consider this time to be highly auspicious.
Following the closure, the temple reopens after purification rituals, marking the culmination of the Mela. The event draws a large number of pilgrims and spiritual seekers to Guwahati, the city where the temple is situated.
The Mela is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, one of the principal deities of Tantric tradition. It is believed that during this period, the Goddess undergoes her annual menstruation, and the temple remains closed for three days. Devotees consider this time to be highly auspicious.
Following the closure, the temple reopens after purification rituals, marking the culmination of the Mela. The event draws a large number of pilgrims and spiritual seekers to Guwahati, the city where the temple is situated.