During Ambubachi Mela the temple remains closed. It is believed that Goddess Kamakhya bleeds or mensurates during this time. The goddess worshipped here in Yoni form (Female Genetial). This festival will be celebrated for 4 days in the month of Jun every year. This Mela is also called Tantric Fertility festival. On the 4th day, the goddess will be given a bath to purify. The devotees are offered with bits of wet cloth used during mensuration. Lakhs of devotees throng temple during these days. During Mela, there will no food preparation and all temples nearby will be closed.

Kamakhya Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 5:30 am – 1:00 pm

Evening Hours: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

How to reach Kamakhya Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Guwahati which is 17 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Guwahati which is 8 Km away. The direct trains available from major cities to Guwahati.

By Road

1. This temple can be reached from Guwahati station by Bus or Auto Rickshaw.

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