Ambubachi Mela 2025 - Kamakhya Temple Guwahati
The **Ambubachi Mela** is one of the most significant festivals associated with the **Kamakhya Temple** in Guwahati, Assam. This annual event draws thousands of devotees, tantric practitioners, and tourists from across India and beyond. The festival is deeply rooted in **tantric traditions, fertility rituals, and the worship of the Goddess Kamakhya as the Mother Shakti (Divine Feminine Power)**. ### **The Legend Behind Ambubachi** The festival is based on the mythological story of **Goddess Kamakhya's menstrual cycle**, symbolizing the creative and nurturing power of the Earth. According to Hindu scriptures: 1. **The Story of Sati & Shiva**: - The Kamakhya Temple is one of the **51 Shakti Peethas**, where the yoni (womb) of Goddess Sati fell after her self-immolation and Shiva’s tandava (dance of destruction). - It is believed that during Ambubachi, the goddess undergoes her **annual menstrual cycle...