Come June and Assam gets ready for one of India’s most unusual and spiritually significant festivals. The capital city Guwahati turns into a magnet for pilgrims, photographers, curious travellers and spirituality seekers. We are talking about the Ambubachi Mela, organised every year at the iconic Kamakhya Temple. The festival is unlike any other religious gathering in the world. It doesn’t celebrate a god’s victory or harvest season, but honours the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, who is considered a symbol of fertility and creation.
The festival attracts lakhs from across the globe. But there are myriad fascinating aspects of the festival that many travellers miss or remain unaware of. On this note, let’s have a look at five lesser-known facts that make Ambubachi Mela a must-visit cultural experience.
