Ambubachi Mela at Assam’s Kamakhya Temple is more than a religious event

Come June 22-26, Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, will be abuzz with devotees and visitors. Reason – the annual Ambubachi Mela. It is an annual religious event that takes place at the Kamakhya Temple. The Ambubachi Mela is a celebration of faith, fertility, and the divine feminine. For those who are curious about the event, the rituals, Kamakhya’s connection with the tantric practices, cultural and social awareness, the Ambubachi Mela is a great opportunity.

The festival marks the menstruation period of the goddess, and it is believed that during this time, the earth becomes fertile. Devotees from various parts of India and abroad visit the temple to seek blessings and participate in the rituals and ceremonies of the Ambubachi Mela.

Ambubachi Mela will take place from June 22 to 26, 2023. Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, is where this religious event takes place. It is one of the major annual festivals that happens in Assam.

During the Ambubachi Mela, the Kamakhya Temple remains closed for three days; on the fourth day, the temple is reopened with great festivities and celebrations. It is believed that on days that the temple is closed, the goddess undergoes her annual menstrual cycle, symbolising the power of fertility and creation.

Since the Ambubachi Mela signifies womanhood and the divine feminine and because the menstruation of the goddess is considered a natural and sacred process, the festival provides a platform to address taboos surrounding menstruation and promote awareness and empowerment of women.

The Ambubachi Mela is also a great time to take a good look into Assam’s culture and tradition. Interaction with the locals will tell you about the age-old tradition and practices.