Ambubachi Mela 2024 is annual festival of Guwahati, Assam. This festival is celebrates at the Kamakhya Temple as yearly menstruation course (Period) of the goddess Kamakhya. This symbolized fertility and the earth’s ability to regenerate. The festival falls yearly in the month of June and celebrated for three days. During three days the door of the Kamakhya Devi’s Temple remain closed. This year the Ambubachi started from 22 June, 2024. During this celebration over 1000 of Sadhu, Sannyasi and devotees arrived at the place.
Date and Time of Ambubachi Mela 2024
In 2024 the Ambubachi Mela started from 22 June, 2024 to 26 June, 2024.
June 22, 2024: Kamakhya Temple Closer ceremony
The Temple authorities has closed the door of Kamakhya Temple at 8.43 am with the start of prabritti. During Ambubachi the temple will remain closed and worshiped stop for next four days for menstruation course (Period) of the goddess Kamakhya.
June 23-24, 2024: Seclusion Period
In this day temple remain closed. Outside the temple devotees conducted prayers, meditation fast.
June 25, 2024: Temple prepares for reopening.
On this day the priest and temple authorities will engage in preparation for reopening the temple.
June 26, 2024: Temple Reopening Ceremony
On 26 June the temple door will reopen after ritualistic bath and daily puja for Dharshan. Devotees come in with love and faith to pray, give offerings, and receive blessed Prasad, which represents the goddess’s kindness and blessings.
What is Ambubachi?
Ambubachi is the Ardra Entry Cycle, which means wet or moist. When the Sun enters the Ardra constellation, it is believed that the Earth menstruates (period), leading to increased rainfall and reduced influence of the Sun. According to scriptures, special worship methods are followed at Kamakhya during this time due to the goddess’s special condition, but this is only for Kamakhya and Shakti worshippers. This time affects the whole world. Worship does not stop during this period!
All daily rituals continue, and after Ambubachi ends, it is advised to bathe and change the clothes of the idol. Many people observe strict discipline during Ambubachi in their own ways. Generally, plowing the land and lighting fires are prohibited. Reciting and worshipping as per the guru’s instructions or tradition during this time are especially fruitful. However, there is no rule to cover the idol or stop daily worship.
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