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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Kamakhya temple doors reopen after Ambubachi Mahayog
1 2 3 4 Guwahati: The sacred doors of Kamakhya temple's sanctum sanctorum reopened for devotees at 5.00am on Thursday, marking the conclusion of the annual Ambubachi Mahayog. Approximately 20,000 devotees had gathered in the early hours to offer prayers to Maa Kamakhya after the four-day long religious congregation. The Ambubachi Mahayog, which celebrates the annual menstruation cycle of goddess Kamakhya, traditionally draws lakhs of pilgrims from across India and beyond. However, this year witnessed a notable decline in the number of visitors due to newly implemented night-time entry restrictions. The nighttime limitations particularly affected urban devotees who previously found evening visits more convenient, allowing them to participate in religious activities while managing their daily work schedules and escaping the sweltering heat. "The entry restrictions during night have significantly impacted our usual visitor patterns. Many working professionals from the city visited the temple after office hours to avoid the intense daytime heat," said Partha Pratim Barkakati, statistical officer of Kamakhya's tourism office. Barkakati added, "In the early hours on Thursday, around 20,000 devotees visited the Kamakhya temple to offer prayers. The previous day, we there were about two lakh devotees." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Among the prominent visitors on Thursday was Assam governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who offered prayers at the ancient shrine. "The spiritual energy and devotion displayed by thousands of pilgrims here is truly inspiring. I prayed for the wellbeing of India and Assam," Acharya told the media. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared on X: "As the doors of Maa Kamakhya open to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat." He further stated, "May Maa Kamakhya bless everyone with abundance and steer the civilization forward. Jai Maa Kamakhya."
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Ambubachi Mela 2025: Kamakhya temple opens doors to devotees, celebrating menstrual hygiene in Assam
The Ambubachi Mela is held for four days every year in Assam when the Kamakhya temple doors are closed, coinciding with the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. The temple doors were closed from June 22 to June 25 and no VIP or VVIP movements were allowed during the time. The doors of Kamakhya temple were opened to devotees on Thursday (June 26, 2025) at 6 am after the completion of Nivriti (closure period). What is Ambubachi Mela? The Ambubachi Mela is held in the Kamakhya temple premises during the period of June and is one of the major tourist events in Assam that attracts lakhs of visitors each year. Temple priests said the ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess' period is one of the reasons why the taboo associated with menstruation is less in Assam compared with other parts of India. The attainment of womanhood of girls in Assam is celebrated with a ritual called 'Tuloni Biya', meaning small wedding. Officials said Ambubachi Mela is also an occasion to promote awareness on menstrual hygiene. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also remarked about the mela in a post on X: 'As the doors of Maa Kamakhya open to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat.' 'May Maa Kamakhya bless everyone with abundance and steer the civilization forward. Jai Maa Kamakhya,' he added. As the doors of Maa Kamakhya opens to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat 🙏🏼 May Maa Kamakhya bless everyone with abundance and steer the civilisation forward. जय मां कामाख्या 🙏🏼 — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 26, 2025 History behind Kamakhya Temple Kamakhya temple, atop Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, is one of 51 shaktipeeths or seat of Shakti followers, each representing a body part of the Sati, Lord Shiva's companion. The temple's sanctum sanctorum houses the yoni — female genital — symbolised by a rock. Legends say the temple atop the Nilachal Hills, whose northern face slopes down to the Brahmaputra river, was built by demon king Narakasura. But records are available only from 1565, when Koch king Naranarayana had the temple rebuilt in 1565. Descendants of the medieval Koch royalty avoid the temple as the goddess is believed to have cursed the royalty after the king and his brother Chilarai — one of Assam's revered generals — had secretly watched her dance. Researchers at the Guwahati-based Centre for Koch-Rajbongshi Studies and Development said there are legends about the goddess dancing when Kendukoli, a priest during Naranarayan's reign, performed puja with his eyes shut.
NDTV
4 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Kamakhya Devi Temple Doors Open After 4 Days Of 'Ambubachi Mela'
Guwahati: The doors of Kamakhya temple atop Nilachal hill were opened to devotees on Thursday after four days of 'Ambubachi Mela', officials said. The mela is held for four days every year when the temple doors are closed, coinciding with the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. The temple doors were closed from Sunday. "Worshipping in the temple was stopped from 'prabritti' and the doors were opened to devotees again this morning after the 'nibritti," an official said. The annual Ambubachi Mela at the famed Kamakhya temple commenced on June 22 amidst elaborate security and other arrangements, attracting several lakh visitors, an official of Kamrup Metropolitan district said. Commenting on the occasion, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a post on X said: "As the doors of Maa Kamakhya open to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat." "May Maa Kamakhya bless everyone with abundance and steer the civilization forward. Jai Maa Kamakhya," he added. As the doors of Maa Kamakhya opens to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat 🙏🏼 May Maa Kamakhya bless everyone with abundance and steer the civilisation forward. जय मां कामाख्या 🙏🏼 — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 26, 2025 The Ambubachi Mela is held in the temple premises during this period and is one of the major tourist events in the state. During the Ambubachi Mela, no VIP or VVIP movements were allowed at the Kamakhya temple and there was a prohibition on visitors' entry from June 23. To accommodate the devotees, several camps were set up and the state government worked across different avenues in coordination with 24 departments to ensure smooth conduction of the Mela. Separate camps were set up for police personnel. The administration also set up camps for medical facilities with doctors and medicines and there were sufficient ferries for crossing the Brahmaputra river. Besides police personnel, volunteers, private security guards and others have also been engaged to ensure the mela is held without any problem, officials said.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Kamakhya temple doors open after four days of 'Ambubachi Mela'
The doors of Kamakhya temple atop Nilachal hill were opened to devotees on Thursday (June 26, 2025) after four days of 'Ambubachi Mela', officials said. The mela is held for four days every year when the temple doors are closed, coinciding with the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. The temple doors were closed from Sunday (June 22, 2025). "Worshipping in the temple was stopped from 'prabritti' and the doors were opened to devotees again this morning after the 'nibritti," an official said. The annual Ambubachi Mela at the famed Kamakhya temple commenced on June 22 amidst elaborate security and other arrangements, attracting several lakh visitors, an official of Kamrup Metropolitan district said. Commenting on the occasion, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a post on X said: "As the doors of Maa Kamakhya open to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat." "May Maa Kamakhya bless everyone with abundance and steer the civilization forward. Jai Maa Kamakhya," he added. The Ambubachi Mela is held in the temple premises during this period and is one of the major tourist events in the State. During the Ambubachi Mela, no VIP or VVIP movements were allowed at the Kamakhya temple and there was a prohibition on visitors' entry from June 23. To accommodate the devotees, several camps were set up and the State government worked across different avenues in coordination with 24 departments to ensure smooth conduction of the Mela. Separate camps were set up for police personnel. The administration also set up camps for medical facilities with doctors and medicines and there were sufficient ferries for crossing the Brahmaputra river. Besides police personnel, volunteers, private security guards and others have also been engaged to ensure the mela is held without any problem, officials said.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- India Gazette
Assam: Devotees throng Kamakhya Temple for Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 24 (ANI): A large number of devotees arrived at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Tuesday to offer prayers on the third day of the four-day Ambubachi Mela. The annual event commemorates the yearly menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, believed to be the embodiment of feminine power. Ambubachi Mela takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the middle of June. After conducting Ambubachi Prabritti rituals, the main door of the Kamakhya temple closed on 22nd June and will reopen on June 26. It is one of the most revered centres of Tantric practices and is regarded as one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of Assam's most revered Hindu festivals, commenced on Sunday at the historic Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati. The event began with traditional rituals, marking the start of the four-day-long celebration that draws devotees from across India and abroad. The Kamakhya temple management committee and the Kamrup (Metro) district administration have made all arrangements for the Ambubachi Mela. Meawhile, in a post on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended wishes for the festival, 'Today marks the beginning of the #Ambubachi Mahayog, an annual celebration of Maa Kamakhya's divine femininity. Spiritual Gurus and devotees from across the country will dawn upon the sacred Nilachal Hills to pray for Bharat. I welcome all pilgrims to Assam & wish everyone a divine experience and the choicest blessings of Maa Kamakhya.' According to the government of Assam website, the Kamakhya temple, 7 km from Guwahati, is one of the largest Shakti shrines in the country. Situated on the Nilachal hills, it is an important pilgrimage centre for tantric worshippers and Hindus. Several other pujas are organised in this temple, including Durga Puja, Durgadeul and Madandeul. Some of the other pujas performed in this temple include Manasa Puja, Pohan Biya and Vasanti Puja. (ANI)
