•  The annual Ambubachi Mela, the biggest religious congregation in the northeast of India at Kamakhya Temple has began with the message of “unity and prosperity”.

About Ambubachi Mela:

• Ambubachi Mela is the celebration of the menstruation of Mother Earth. The common notion is that Ambubachi Mela is the celebration of the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.
• Ambubachi or Ambubasi is derived from the Sanskrit term ‘ambuvachi’ which means ‘the issuing forth of water’.
• Ambubachi is also known as Amthihsua, Ameti, Amoti, Ambabati.
• All temples in the surrounding areas remain closed for the first 3 days – the menstruation period of the Goddess.
• The cleansing happens on the 4th day, the temple is opened, and devotees receive blessings and prasad.
• The prasad known as Rakta Bastra is a red cloth which is believed to be soaked in the menses of the Goddess.
• Goddess Kamakhya is Goddess Kameshwari, the Goddess of Desire.
• The belief – Goddess Kamakhya is the source as well as the fulfilment of all the desires of mankind.
• Tantrics feel an amazing rush of energy and power during Ambubachi and practice various rituals during this time.