The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, a revered site, will reopen on Friday after a three-day closure for the annual Ambubachi Mela, a significant religious gathering in eastern India. The closure began on June 22 with the ‘Pravritti’ ritual at 9:08:42 p.m., marking the start of the sacred period linked to the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.
Devotees were barred from entering the sanctum during the three-day observance, with regular religious activities suspended to reflect the seclusion during the Goddess’s menstruation. The temple will resume operations on Friday morning after the customary Nitya Puja, allowing devotees to offer prayers and seek blessings.
The temple authorities have made extensive arrangements to accommodate the anticipated influx of pilgrims, sadhus, and tourists from various parts of India and beyond. The Ambubachi Mela is a key festival in Shakti worship, emphasizing the fertility of Mother Earth and the annual menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya.
Situated on the Nilachal Hills, the Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, holding immense religious importance for Hindu devotees, especially followers of Tantric traditions. Devotees are expected to visit the shrine post-reopening to receive the sacred Angodak and Angabastra, considered highly auspicious.
Every year, the Ambubachi Mela attracts a large number of pilgrims, ascetics, and spiritual seekers, turning Guwahati into a significant hub of religious activities. The temple administration and state authorities are ensuring a smooth and organized conduct of the grand event.
