Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati runs June 22–26, 2026

Assam's Kamakhya Temple Gears For The Annual Ambubachi Mela; Know About The Sacred Festival

The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of India's most significant religious gatherings, is set to commence at the revered Kamakhya Temple in Assam's Guwahati from June 22, 2026. Thousands of devotees, saints, sadhus, and pilgrims from across the country are likely to arrive at the temple to participate in the sacred festival, which is deeply associated with the worship of the Divine Feminine. The annual festival will conclude on June 26, 2026. Let's deep dive into the rituals, significance of the auspicious fair and why you should visit.ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कामाख्यै नमः।With just 9 days to go for the commencement of the sacred Ambubachi Mahotsav, let us pray to Adishakti Maa Kamakhya to ignite devotion in our hearts.सुप्रभात pic.twitter.com/KJ5Q4EIHNw— Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) June 13, 2026 About Kamakhya TempleHeld atop the Nilachal Hills, the Kamakhya Temple is one of the most important Shakti Peethas in Hinduism. The Ambubachi Mela marks the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya and celebrates fertility, womanhood, and the creative power of nature. During this period, the temple remains closed for a few days, symbolising the Goddess's seclusion.About Ambubachi Mela 2026As the festival is set to begin this month, the temple management is likely to witness large crowds at the temple premises to offer prayers and seek blessings. The mela is particularly known for attracting Tantric practitioners, making it a unique spiritual event in the country. During the festival, the main gate of the temple where the deity resides closes, as it is believed that during that time the deity menstruates. This year, the auspicious festival will begin on June 22 at 9:08 PM and it will conclude on June 26, 2026, after the special puja.Happiness is knowing that Ambubachi Mela begins in exactly 10 days from today..(June 22- June 26)Jay Maa Kamakhya! pic.twitter.com/NoYMhnbo1g— Sashanka Chakraborty (@SashankGuw) June 12, 2026 Kamakhya Temple Gears Up For Ambubachi Mela 2026; Dates Announced For The Sacred FestivalSignificanceAmbubachi Mela holds immense importance among Tantric devotees and ascetics. Several sadhus and saints from different parts of India gather at the temple during the festival. The fair also showcases Assam’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, drawing huge crowds every year.The Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India and is considered highly sacred among Hindu pilgrims. During Ambubachi Mela, devotees receive a piece of red cloth called ‘Angabastra’, believed to symbolise the goddess’s blessing.The Maa Kamakhya Devalaya has announced that booking for Special Darshan tickets will be shifted entirely online from June 15, as authorities seek to manage the increasing number of devotees visiting the temple.According to a public notice, the upgraded online portal for… pic.twitter.com/GWTU8jPfaY— EastMojo (@EastMojo) June 11, 2026 Kamakhya temple to close offline bookings from June 15The Kamakhya Devalaya Management Committee has decided to discontinue offline Special Darshan ticket bookings from Monday, June 15, 2026. That means pilgrims will have to book Special Darshan tickets only online via the temple’s official portal. The online portal for Special Darshan bookings will be open to the public from June 15 at 6 PM.

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Kamakhya Temple Gears Up For Ambubachi Mela 2026; Dates Announced For The Sacred Festival

The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, during the monsoon season. The sacred festival, often called the Mahakumbh of the East, celebrates the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya.The annual fair attracts lakhs of devotees, saints, and tourists from across the country and abroad. Celebrated with deep religious fervour, the festival marks the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, symbolising fertility and the power of womanhood in Hindu tradition. One of India’s most significant spiritual festivals will be observed in the month of June. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India Today NE (@indiatodayne)About the Ambubachi MelaThe four-day festival is usually held in June during the monsoon season. During this period, the temple remains closed for three days, as it is believed that the goddess undergoes her annual cycle. No worship or religious activities are performed inside the shrine during this time. On the fourth day, the temple doors reopen after special purification rituals, allowing devotees to seek blessings. According to members of the temple’s Doloi community, the four-day festival will begin on the night of June 22, corresponding to the seventh day of the Assamese month of Ahar, and will conclude at sunrise on June 26.Ahar is the third month of the Assamese calendar (Bhaskarabda), which corresponds to the months of June and July in the English calendar. It is very important for agriculture in Assam, and this month is known as the beginning of the monsoon season.Ambubachi MelaSignificance of Ambubachi MelaAmbubachi Mela holds immense importance among Tantric devotees and ascetics. Several sadhus and saints from different parts of India gather at the temple during the festival. The fair also showcases Assam’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, drawing huge crowds every year.The Kamakhya Temple, located atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India and is considered highly sacred among Hindu pilgrims. During Ambubachi Mela, devotees receive a piece of red cloth called ‘Angabastra’, believed to symbolise the goddess’s blessing.Himanta Biswa Sarma Swearing-in: How Kamakhya Temple In Assam's Guwahati Bridges Faith And Political Strategy From Dispur To MumbaiThe temple remains closed for three daysThe Kamakhya Temple remains closed for three days during the mela, as it is believed that Goddess Kamakhya rests for three days, similar to the traditional women's menstrual seclusion. During these three days, some restrictions are observed by devotees, such as not cooking, not performing puja or reading holy books, and no farming. After three days, the Goddess is bathed and other rituals are performed to ensure that Goddess Kamakhya is restored to her original form.

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