Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : A sea of devotees has gathered at the renowned Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, as its sacred gates were ceremonially reopened today, marking the end of the annual Ambubachi Mela. Thousands of pilgrims, who had been waiting patiently for days, are now lining up to seek the blessings of the goddess.
The Ambubachi Mela is one of the most significant and unique religious festivals in India. For four days, the temple remains closed to the public to observe the symbolic annual menstruation of the presiding deity, Goddess Kamakhya. This period is seen as a powerful celebration of the earth's fertility and the creative power (Shakti) of the divine feminine.
The temple doors were opened this morning following the "Nivritti" or ritualistic completion ceremony. The air on the Nilachal Hills, where the temple is located, is thick with devotion as chants and hymns fill the atmosphere. The massive crowd includes not only general devotees but also a large number of Sadhus, Tantrics, and spiritual seekers who travel from across the globe to be part of this potent event.
As a unique form of "prasad" (blessed offering), devotees receive small pieces of red cloth, known as 'Angavastra,' which are believed to be imbued with the blessings and fertility of the goddess.
The reopening signifies the culmination of a deeply spiritual period, and the massive turnout underscores the unwavering faith and reverence for the Kamakhya Temple, one of the most revered Shakti Peeths in Hinduism.
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