The temple will not issue VIP passes on June 26 and 27, emphasizing equal access for all devotees during the reopening...
Digital Desk: The annual Ambubachi Mela, a vibrant Hindu festival held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, begins today June 22 amid meticulous preparations. Dedicated to goddess Maa Kamakhya, the festival commemorates her annual menstruation, symbolizing fertility and womanhood. Organized by the Assam government and Kamakhya Temple Management Committee, the event promises a seamless experience with comprehensive security measures in place.
Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah highlighted the collaborative efforts across departments to ensure a successful festival. This year, in a noteworthy move, the temple will not issue VIP passes on June 26 and 27, emphasizing equal access for all devotees during the reopening.
Kabindra Prasad Sarma-Doloi, the temple's head priest, outlined the schedule, with the Pravritti ritual marking the closure of the temple for three days from June 22, culminating in the Nivritti ritual on June 26 before reopening. Post-Nivritti, the temple will host elaborate rituals and prayers.
Supported by government and district authorities, arrangements encompass security, transportation, and food services. Last year’s Mela drew 2.5 million devotees, with expectations of increased participation this year. Kamakhya Temple, perched atop Nilachal Hills, holds profound significance as one of India’s 51 Shaktipeeths, attracting pilgrims from far and wide to partake in this auspicious celebration.
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