The temple was closed for four days beginning on June 22 in observance of the annual Ambubachi festivities, which represent the goddess’ menstrual cycle and are a Hindu celebration of fertility and feminine divinity. The administration worked hard to make sure the event went off without any issues, according to Himadri Sarma, the temple’s chief priest. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya was one of the first to arrive. Along with his wife, he went to the temple to pray.
Every year in mid-June, during the Assamese month of Ahaar, one of the most important religious gatherings in the region, the Ambubachi Mela, takes place. At one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas in the country, thousands of pilgrims come from all over India and abroad to seek blessings. The ceremony, which has its roots in Tantric traditions, honors the feminine force’s capacity for creativity. This year’s four-day celebrations began last Sunday and included a number of traditional events.
The mela has evolved from a religious gathering to a significant cultural occasion that unites visitors, sadhus, and devotees. In addition to Ambubachi, the Kamakhya Temple honors a number of other significant annual ceremonies, such as Madandeul, Durga Puja, Durgadeul, Manasa Puja, Vasanti Puja, and Pohan Biya, a customary marriage ritual. The flood of devotees is anticipated to continue in the days ahead now that the temple’s doors are open.
