Devotees Gather at Kamakhya Temple for Ambubachi Mela Preparations
Guwahati: Devotees flock to Kamakhya Temple ahead of Ambubachi Mela
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Devotees flocked to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, ahead of the Ambubachi Mela, starting on June 22. The festival celebrates the menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, with the temple doors closed for three days and reopening on June 26 for darshan.
- 01The Ambubachi Mela will commence on June 22 at 9:08 PM and last until June 26.
- 02The festival honors the menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya and challenges traditional taboos regarding womanhood.
- 03During the festival, all farming and ritualistic activities are suspended for three days while the temple doors remain closed.
- 04Devotees reported feeling a profound sense of spiritual fulfillment and positive energy during their visit to the temple.
- 05The temple will reopen for public darshan on June 26 after special prayers.
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A significant number of devotees visited the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, to offer prayers ahead of the Ambubachi Mela, scheduled to begin on June 22 at 9:08 PM. This annual four-day Hindu festival celebrates the menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, often referred to as the 'Mahakumbh of the East.' During the festival, the temple doors are sealed for three days, symbolizing the goddess's menstrual cycle, during which all farming and cooking activities are halted. The temple will reopen for darshan on June 26 following special prayers. Devotees expressed their spiritual fulfillment and connection to the divine energy of the temple, with many reporting a sense of peace and completeness after their visit. The Mela Committee is actively coordinating all preparations to ensure a smooth celebration of this important event.
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The Ambubachi Mela attracts thousands of devotees, boosting local tourism and economy in Guwahati.
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