The Ambubachi Mela is an annual religious festival celebrating the menstruation period of the Goddess Kamakhya at Kamakhya Temple in Assam. It takes place every year during the month of June, for four days. The event is part of a four-day observance of the temple being closed as a sign of the goddess being on her period, highlighting themes of womanhood, and fertility. There are literally lakhs of devotees focused on religious observance, but this festival is also a chance for awareness raising around menstruation, menstrual hygiene, and breaking practices and taboos related to menstruation.
For example, upon completion of the four-day Ambubachi Mahayog on June 26, 2025, the temple opened its doors at 6 AM to devotees. Ambubachi Mahayog was observed on June 22-25 with the opening on the morning of June 26, 2025. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also put forth greetings and blessings to all devotees in recognition of the event, paying homage to the valiant aspects of the festival in religious aspects, but also as a social ceremonial occasion.
About the Ambubachi Mela
• This festival is held every year in June at Kamakhya Temple, in Guwahati, Assam.
• This festival celebrates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, which celebrates the themes of fertility.
• This festival, known as the “Mahakumbh of the East,” brings together lakhs devotees from India to participate in festivities.
• The temple closures were for a period of 4 days, as an opportunity for the goddess to rest (and respect).
Government Involvement
• The CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, issued a post about this occasion praying for the welfare of the nation, and praising the strength of the temple in spiritual and civilizational aspects.
• The Government of Assam provided food and large scale arrangements, as well as security for a smooth pilgrimage experience to the devotees present.
