Ambubachi Mela: Dates, Rituals And Significance Of Kamakhya Festival

Ambubachi Mela, celebrated at Assam's Kamakhya Temple from June 22-26, 2026, marks the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya. The temple remains closed for three days before reopening on the fourth day. Rooted in Shakta and Tantric traditions, the festival honours fertility and feminine power. Thousands of sadhus and pilgrims gather for the event.