Ambubachi Mela attracting thousands of devotees is celebrated every year as an hindu festival. Ambubachi Mela is also known as ‘Kumbh Mela of Northeast India’.
The Ambubachi Mela is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya that embodies female power and fertility and is celebrated at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Every year Ambubachi Mela is celebrated in the monsoon season i.e., during the month of June. In 2024 the Ambubachi Mela will be celebrated from June 22 to June 26, 2024.
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Ambubachi Mela Highlights
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Particular |
Details |
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Name |
Ambubachi Mela |
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Dates |
June 22 - 26, 2024 |
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Timings |
8AM |
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Venue |
Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati |
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Loaoction |
Kamakhya, Guwahati, Assam 781010 |
Ambubachi Mela Opening Date
The Kamakhya Temple will be closed from June 22 to 26. The gates will open to the public on June 25.
Ambubachi Mela Timings
Usually the temple remains open from 7:30 am to 5 PM. But during the Ambubachi Mela the timings are changed.
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Timings |
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Usual Days (Summer) |
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Usual Days (Winter) |
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Closed/Break Time |
1 PM - 2:30 PM |
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Ambubachi Mela Temple Timings |
8 AM - 9 AM |
Ambubachi Mela Ticket Price
During the Ambubachi Mela VIP darshans are closed. There is no entry fee to enter the temple. Devotees can visit the Ambubachi Mela for free.
On other days you can buy VIP Darshan tickets from the counter for Rs. 500.
History of Ambubachi Mela
Ambubachi Mela is about Devi Sati. At the time of her death her body parts fell at different locations,where Kamakhya temple is said to be the place where sati's yoni (female sexual part) fell. This led to yoni worship practices in Assam.
Why is Ambubachi Mela celebrated?
The reason for the temple to be closed for the first 3 days during the Ambubachi Mela is that it is said that Goddess Kamakhya experiences her annual menstrual cycle. This time is said to be a period of rest and purification for the Goddess. Though the temple remains closed, priests conduct secret rituals in the Garbha Griha for 3 days. On the fourth day, the temple reopens thereby beginning the Ambubachi Mela.
What happens during Ambubachi Mela
After the close of the temple for days when the gates open on 4th day, devotees stand in long queues and padyatra and trek uphill to reach the mandir once opened.
Following their visit to the temple, the followers hope to see the sacred prasad of Kamakhya temple, Angodak, and Angabastra, as well as catch a first look at the yoni-shaped stone that represents the goddess Kamakhya. Angodak, or Maa Kamakhya Devi's red-colored holy water, is said to be released throughout the three-day menstrual cycle.
It is a concoction of sindoor (vermilion) and holy water. Angabastra, also known as ambubachi bastra, is the crimson cloth. It is difficult to obtain these unique prasads from Kamakhya Temple unless you have a strong relationship with the temple priests. It's thought that during the three days of closure, a white cloth is wrapped around Yoni's sculpture. Nevertheless, the material becomes crimson after three days. Nobody is aware of the true cause of it.
How to Reach Ambubachi Mela
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Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, also known as Guwahati International Airport, is the closest airport to Kamakhya Temple. The shrine is located about 20 km from the airport |
| By Rail |
You can reach Kamakhya Railway station/ Guwahati Railway Station (8km). Guwahati Railway Station has better connectivity to all major Indian Cities. |
| By Road | You can Take auto or taxi from railway station to reach the Kamakhya temple. There is bus also available that takes about 25 minutes to reach the temple from railway station. |
FAQs
Q: When is the Ambubachi Mela to be held in 2024?
A: In 2024, The Ambubachi Mela will happen from June 22 - 26. The doors of the temple will open on June 25 for the devotees.
Q: Where will the Ambubachi Mela happen?
A: Ambubachi Mela happens at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
Q: What is the entry fee to the Ambubachi Mela?
A: Entry to the Ambubachi Mela is free for all devotees. During this Mela VIP darshan to Kamakhya temple is also closed.
