On the third day of Ambubachi Mela, devotees flock to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to pray, marking the goddess's menstruation cycle. The temple, closed since June 22 after rituals, will reopen on June 26.
Ambubachi Mela takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the middle of June. This year, tit will be celebrated from June 22 to June 26. Interestingly, the temple is closed on this day since the goddess is said to be menstruating for these four
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The annual mela is held a day before the 3-day closure of the temple. It is believed that the goddess menstruates for these three days. This event symbolises fertility and womanhood.
The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fair held at the historic Kamakhya Temple, and it is the celebration of the yearly menstruation course of goddess Maa Kamakhya.
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