Lisa Ray has expressed her thoughts on Goddess Kamakhya as the Ambubachi Mela kicks off. This festival, held annually at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam from June 22 to June 26, commemorates the goddess’s yearly menstruation, symbolizing fertility and womanhood. Lisa shared images from her visit to this ancient and revered temple, one of the oldest among the 51 pithas in the Shakta tradition.
She reflected, “As Ambubachi begins, I find myself thinking of Kamakhya. Not with the restless longing of a traveller wishing she were somewhere else, but with the quiet recognition that some pilgrimages never really end.” Lisa considers herself fortunate to experience the presence of Ma Kamakhya and the powerful energy of the sacred Shakti Peeth. She emphasized that the profound teachings of the Mother are not confined to a temple, as the Goddess transcends to the fertile earth and the cycles of creation and dissolution.
Lisa highlighted, “She lives in every force that nourishes, transforms and gives life. For those of us who walk a contemplative path, Ambubachi is an invitation to remember the sacred intelligence of the body. To honor the creative power that women have carried, embodied and often been taught to distrust.” The actress concluded by stating, “I am reminded that the journey was never about arriving somewhere holy. It was about recognizing the holiness that was already here. Jai Maa Kamakhya. #Ambubachi #MaaKamakhya.”
Lisa Ray, known for her recent appearance in the movie “99 Songs” directed by Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, played a role alongside debutants Ehan Bhat and Edilsy Vargas, as well as Aditya Seal and Manisha Koirala. The film portrays a sensual narrative of a struggling singer’s artistic journey towards becoming a successful music composer.
