More than 12 lakh devotees are expected to visit Kamakhya Temple during Ambubachi Mela 2025
The five-day annual Ambubachi Mela got underway at the Kamakhya Temple on Sunday (June 22) with the temple doors closed for visitors at 2:56 pm.
The temple doors will be re-opened at 3:19 am on June 26 after the Nivritti is performed.
Ambubachi Mela is celebrated anually at the historic Kamakhya Temple, marking the yearly menstruation course of goddess Maa Kamakhya.
Meanwhile, with thousands of Sadhus and devotees making a beeline to Guwahati, adequate arrangements have been made for the five-day event.
More than 12 lakh devotees are expected to visit the temple during Ambubachi Mela this year.
Nearly 5,000 workers are being engaged in cleanliness activities while NCC cadets and Scouts and Guides will assist police personnel for smooth devotee management.
No vehicles will be allowed to enter from Kamakhya foothills towards the Kamakhya Temple from June 22 (Sunday) to June 25 (Wednesday) except vehicles having authorized car passes (ferry cars) issued by the district administration.
However, such movement will be restricted from 5 pm to 10 pm, Assam Police stated in a statement.
The whole stretch under the Nilachal Flyover will also be earmarked as restricted parking zone.
Significant information about start and end date, and significance and rituals associated with Ambubachi Mela 2025
Ambubachi Mela 2025 Start Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Ambubachi Mela 2025 End Date: Thursday June 26, 2025
Key Timings and other Details of Ambubachi Mela 2025
Pravritti (Start of Mela): Ambubachi Mela began at 2:56 pm today (June 22), marking the start of Goddess Kamakhya’s annual menstruation period. The temple doors have been closed for devotees.
Temple Closure: Maa Kamakhya Temple will remains closed from today (June 22) till Wednesday (June 25, 2025), with no worship and entry into the sanctum sanctorum permitted.
Nibritti (End of Menstruation Period): The menstruation period ends at 3:19 am on Thursday (June 26), which will be followed by a ritualistic purification to mark the Goddess’s return to her divine form.
Temple Reopening: The temple will reopen for devotees from 6:00 am on June 26, 2025, and devotees can offer prayers.
Conclusion: The Ambubachi Mela will conclude on June 26, with hundreds and thousands of devotees expected to offer prayers and seek blessings of Goddess Kamakhya.
