The KamakhyaTemple will remain closed till June 30, informed the devalaya authorities. Althoughthe Ministry of External Affairs has issued guidelines that the religiousplaces will be open from June 8, the Kamakhya authorities have decided to keepthe temple door closed till June 30.

This year,the authority will also not open its doors for pilgrims during the AmbubachiMela which takes place from the middle of June.

TheAmbubachi Mela witnessed lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroadbut this year the temple authority suspended the visitors' entry into thetemple to prevent the spread of coronavirus outbreak.

The Ambubachi Mela is an annual festival held at Kamakhya temple, which is celebrated during the monsoon. It is the celebration of the yearly menstrual course of Maa Kamakhya and it is believed that the presiding goddess of the temple, Devi Kamakhya, the Mother Shakti goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this time stretch.

During thecourse of the time, the temple doors remain closed for four days and devoteesfrom various parts visit the temple to seek blessings from Maa Kamakhya afterfour days when the temple door opens for pilgrims.

This will be the first time in the history that the Ambubachi Mela has been cancelled during the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic which reported more than 1200 cases in the state.