Guwahati: Devotees flock for darshan as Kamakhya Temple reopens

Staff reporter

Guwahati: The sacred doors of the Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hill were reopened to devotees early Thursday morning, marking the conclusion of the four-day-long Ambubachi Mela—one of Assam’s most revered spiritual gatherings.

The temple had remained closed since Sunday, June 22, in observance of the ritualistic menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. The Ambubachi Mela, often hailed as the “Mahakumbh of the East,” draws lakhs of pilgrims, sadhus, and spiritual seekers from across India and beyond. During this period, it is believed that Mother Earth undergoes her annual cycle of menstruation, prompting a pause in religious and agricultural activities.

“Worship in the temple was stopped from the moment of prabritti and resumed with the nibritti this morning,” a temple official said. The ceremonial reopening took place at 6 am, with thousands of devotees queuing up for darshan of Maa Kamakhya.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media platform X to mark the occasion. “As the doors of Maa Kamakhya open to devotees in Nibritti, which marks the completion of the 4-day #Ambubachi Mahayog, I pray to Maa Kamakhya for the welfare of Bharat… Jai Maa Kamakhya,” he posted.

Chief Priest Himadri Sarma expressed satisfaction over the smooth conduct of the festival. “All arrangements were well-executed. The coordination between temple authorities and the district administration has been commendable,” he said.

Among the first to offer prayers on Thursday was Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who visited the sanctum sanctorum along with his wife. “I prayed for a Viksit Bharat and for the continued strength and resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The arrangements at the temple were excellent,” he stated.

Throughout the Mela, elaborate security, medical, and sanitation measures were ensured by the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration and Assam Police. Volunteer groups also worked round the clock to assist the massive influx of devotees.

With the temple gates now open, a significant rise in pilgrim footfall is expected in the coming days as thousands continue to arrive to seek the blessings of Maa Kamakhya.

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