Ambubachi Mela 2027 at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam.

Ambubachi Mela  2027 at Kamakhya Temple , Guwahati, Assam

The Ambubachi Mela is a prominent annual festival celebrated at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Located atop Nilachal Hill, the temple is one of the oldest among the 51 Shakti Peethas and holds immense spiritual significance.

Locally known as “Ameti” or “Amoti,” Ambubachi Mela stands as the largest religious gathering in Northeast India. The word “Ambu” means water, and “Bachi” means flowing. Devotees observe this festival during the monsoon month of Ashara (June), according to the Assamese/Bengali calendar.

In 2027, the festival will take place from June 22 to June 26. It celebrates the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, symbolizing fertility and womanhood.

During this period, temple authorities will close the Kamakhya Temple from June 22 to June 25 to mark the goddess’s menstruation phase. Devotees cannot enter the temple during these days. The temple will reopen at 9:08 PM on June 25.

Every year, thousands of devotees from across India visit the temple to take part in traditional rituals and spiritual practices, making this festival a unique and powerful cultural experience