Facts About Ambubachi Mela At Kamakhya Temple
Another Name for Ambubachi Mela The spiritual Ambubachi Mela is also known as Ameti or Tantric Fertility Festival. Tantrics across the country assemble in massive numbers to offer Puja to Maa.
Traditional Belief It is believed our Mother Earth is similar to the Power of Feminine. This is the reason why a woman’s womb is held in comparison with Kshetra for cultivation as new crop harvesting starts post-Ambubachi.
Events Which Take Place During Three Days The Kamakhya Temple is closed for three days during the Ambubachi Mela – during these three days, all the devotees come across certain restrictions. These restrictions include not reading any holy books, not performing any puja, and not cooking. These prohibitions are similar to those faced by women during their monthly menstruation period.
Events Which Take Place After the Third Day After completing three days, the temple doors are reopened again, and the devotees are allowed to enter the temple. Devotees then visit to seek the blessings of the Goddess, and Prasad is distributed among them.
The Devotees Many devotees come to visit the temple, seek the Goddess’s blessings and receive the special ‘Rakta Bastra’ another unique and extraordinary. Some Tantric Babas, who remain in isolation throughout the year, are available during the Kamakhya Ambubachi Mela. Several pilgrims ranging from ordinary people to the Sadhus come to attend this festival. Not only this, but a large number of foreigners also come to observe this great Mela.
Prasad Distributed The Prasad is distributed during the fourth day of the Mela, after seeking Maa Kamakhya’s blessings, which is considered very special. It is distributed in two different forms- Angodak and Angabastra. The meaning of the work ‘Angodak’ is the ‘fluid part of the body. This refers to the ‘Water from the spring.’ The word ‘Angabastra’ means the ‘cloth covering the body.’ This refers to a piece of red cloth used to cover the yoni-shaped stone during the menstrual cycle of the Goddess.
Ambubachi Mela 2023 This year Ambubachi Mela will be held from June 22 to June 26, 2023.
Ambubachi Mela 2023 Date The Ambubachi festival will be held between June 22 and June 26 this year. The Guwahati Police Commissioner's office will also develop a thorough strategy to control traffic, crowds, and devotee safety during the fair (Mela).
Ambubachi Mela 2023 Time Ambubachi Fair Starts: 22 June 2023, Wednesday Ambubachi Fair Ends: 26 June 2023, Sunday Temple Closing Day: 22 June 2023, Wednesday Temple Opening Day: 26 June 2023, Sunday Visiting Day: 26 June 2023 Sunday Darshan Timings: 5:30 am to 10:30 pm