Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple prepares Ambubachi Mela honoring Goddess Kamakhya's menstruation
Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is getting ready for the Ambubachi Mela, happening June 22-26.
This festival celebrates Goddess Kamakhya's annual menstruation cycle, symbolizing fertility and Mother Earth's renewal.
Over 800,000 people, including sadhus, tantric practitioners, and pilgrims from all over, are expected to join in this year.
Special passes must be booked online
The temple will be closed for three days during the event and reopens on June 26 with the distribution of sacred Rakta Bastra prasad.
The Assam government has set aside funds to keep things running smoothly, with extra camps for food, water, and medical help.
Special passes must be booked online (general entry stays free), and security teams will be on high alert as crowds pour in from across India and beyond.