Guwahati: Kamakhya Temple Reopens for Public as Ambubachi Mela Concludes

The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati reopened for the public on Thursday morning, marking the end of the Ambubachi Nivriti. As the temple doors opened at 6 AM, a large number of devotees gathered to offer prayers to Goddess Kamakhya.

The temple had remained closed for four days, starting June 22, to observe the annual Ambubachi rituals that symbolize the goddess’s menstruation cycle — a celebration of feminine divinity and fertility in the Hindu tradition. The rituals concluded with the Nivriti, after which the temple was made accessible to the public once again.

Chief priest of the temple, Himadri Sarma, shared that the temple management had made significant efforts to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the festival. 

“After the Nivriti, the temple doors were opened at 6 this morning. Devotees have now begun their darshan of Maa Kamakhya. Everyone involved in the administration worked tirelessly to ensure that all rituals and arrangements were carried out smoothly,” he said.

Among the early visitors on Thursday was Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who, along with his wife, offered prayers at the shrine.

Speaking to the media after his visit, the Governor said, “I prayed for a Viksit Bharat and for the continued strength and resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the country on its development path. The arrangements at the temple have been made well to ensure a smooth experience for all devotees.”

The Ambubachi Mela, held every year during the Assamese month of Ahaar (mid-June), is one of the most important spiritual gatherings in the region. It attracts lakhs of pilgrims from across India and abroad who come to seek blessings at one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas in the country. The festival is deeply rooted in Tantric traditions and celebrates the generative power of the feminine force.

The four-day festival began this year on Sunday, accompanied by a series of ancient rituals. Over the years, the mela has grown into not just a religious event but also a major cultural congregation that brings together sadhus, devotees, and tourists alike.

Besides Ambubachi, the Kamakhya Temple also hosts several other major rituals throughout the year, including Durga Puja, Durgadeul, Madandeul, Manasa Puja, Vasanti Puja, and the traditional marriage ceremony known as Pohan Biya.

With the temple doors now open, the influx of devotees is expected to continue over the coming days.

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