The revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati reopened to devotees on Friday following the successful conclusion of the four-day Ambubachi Mela, one of the largest and most significant religious festivals in eastern India. With the reopening of the temple's sanctum, thousands of devotees lined up from the early hours of the morning to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Goddess Kamakhya.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited the temple on the occasion and offered prayers to Maa Kamakhya. He prayed for peace, prosperity, good health and the overall well-being of the people of Assam. During his visit, the Governor also interacted with temple authorities and appreciated the coordinated efforts of the district administration, temple management and volunteers in ensuring the smooth and peaceful conduct of this year's Ambubachi Mela.
Sharing his experience on the social media platform X, the Governor described the opportunity to offer prayers at the Kamakhya Temple on the concluding day of the Ambubachi Mela as a divine blessing. He offered prayers at the feet of Goddess Kamakhya, revered by devotees as the eternal source of creation and the universal mother, seeking happiness, harmony, prosperity and auspiciousness for the people of Assam.
The Ambubachi Mela began on June 22, 2026, during which the sanctum sanctorum of the temple remained closed in keeping with centuries-old traditions that symbolise the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya. The festival holds immense spiritual significance in the Shakti tradition and attracts lakhs of devotees, saints and ascetics from across the country every year.
One of the major attractions of the festival is the distribution of Angodak, the sacred water, and Angabastra, the consecrated red cloth, both regarded as sacred blessings by devotees. Following the reopening of the temple, devotees eagerly collected these holy offerings before offering prayers inside the shrine.
The successful conclusion of the Ambubachi Mela once again highlighted the cultural and spiritual importance of the Kamakhya Temple, one of India's most revered Shakti Peethas, while showcasing Assam's ability to host one of the country's largest annual religious gatherings.
