Ambubachi Mela has begun at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, drawing lakhs of devotees, sadhus, and pilgrims from across India.
The annual festival started on the evening of June 22 and will continue until June 26. It marks the annual menstruation period of Goddess Kamakhya and is seen as a powerful symbol of fertility, creation, and womanhood in the Shakti tradition.
As part of the observance, the main sanctum doors of the temple have been closed for the first three days of the festival and will reopen on June 26 after traditional ceremonies.
According to Kamakhya authorities, more than 8 lakh devotees and sadhus are expected to take part this year. The Kamrup Metro district administration has put in place strong security arrangements, crowd control systems, and CCTV surveillance around the temple and nearby areas.
Sadhus attending the festival said devotees continue to visit Kamakhya with deep faith in Adi Shakti. They also praised the improved access routes and separate facilities created for saints and pilgrims, saying the arrangements have made the journey safer and more comfortable.
Another sadhu said Ambubachi is being celebrated with great devotion and joy, with saints and spiritual practitioners from Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal joining the event.
Ambubachi Mela remains one of the largest religious gatherings in Northeast India, and Kamakhya Temple continues to draw devotees seeking blessings, fulfilment, and spiritual strength.
Ambubachi Mela begins at Kamakhya Temple, with over 8 lakh devotees expected as the sacred observance honours Goddess Kamakhya and the power of Shakti.
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