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The Hindu
26-06-2025
- 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
26-06-2025
- 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
26-06-2025
- 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.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kamakhya temple doors open after four 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. Kamakhya temple doors open after four days of 'Ambubachi Mela' 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. 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. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
