Ambubachi Mela 2025: The Festival Where Shakti Bleeds And The World Bows

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Perched on the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, the Kamakhya Temple is not just one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India - it's also one of the most mysterious temples in the world. Known as the seat of Devi Sati's womb and genitals, this temple is dedicated to the power of feminine energy and the mystic force of creation.

But beyond its religious significance, what makes Kamakhya truly intriguing are the secrets that science still cannot decode. From a bleeding goddess to underground tunnels and Tantric practices, here's a look at what makes Kamakhya Temple one of India's most mystical and lesser-understood places of worship.

1. The Goddess Bleeds - Literally

Every year during the Ambubachi Mela (usually in June), it is believed that Goddess Kamakhya menstruates, and the temple is closed for three days.

The Brahmaputra River near the temple turns red during this time - a phenomenon still not fully explained by geologists. No idol is worshipped in the temple - instead, devotees pray to a yoni-shaped stone, symbolizing the goddess's womb. During the festival, priests distribute a piece of red cloth soaked in the underground spring as prasadam, believed to carry divine feminine energy. Scientists have not confirmed any natural reason for the sudden redness of the river water.

2. No Idol, Only a Yoni

Unlike most Hindu temples that house idols, Kamakhya has no physical representation of the goddess. Instead, the shrine contains a natural rock formation shaped like a yoni (female genitalia), constantly moist due to a natural spring. This symbolizes Shakti or the creative power of the universe.

It is also considered the only temple in India that celebrates menstruation as sacred, turning a taboo into a powerful symbol.

3. Hub of Tantric Worship

Kamakhya is often called the "Tantric Capital of India". It is believed that powerful Tantriks and sadhaks meditate here to gain mystical powers. Black magic rituals, though officially banned, are rumored to still happen in secret, especially during new moon nights. The temple is one of the few places in India where Tantra is not just practiced but revered. Many sadhus believe that chanting specific mantras at Kamakhya grants spiritual awakening, supernatural powers, or even curse-removal abilities.

4. Underground Chambers & Tunnels?

Local legends speak of underground tunnels connecting Kamakhya to various parts of Assam and even to temples in Nepal. Though not officially proven, priests and locals claim there are secret passages used by ancient Tantriks and kings for rituals and escape. Some even believe the temple houses chambers that are still sealed and contain ancient texts, relics, and energy fields.

5. Unexplained Energy Field

Many who visit Kamakhya claim to feel a strong vibration or magnetic force within the temple - especially near the inner sanctum.
Some spiritual seekers report a trance-like state, without any chants or external triggers. EMF (electromagnetic field) detectors brought by researchers have shown abnormal spikes, though no concrete study has been published. Believers call it the "womb energy" - the ultimate source of all creation, preserved in raw form.

Who Built Kamakhya? No One Really Knows

While the temple is believed to be over 2,000 years old, no one knows who built the original structure. Historians suggest the temple was rebuilt in the 17th century by the Koch dynasty, but the inner sanctum is much older. No inscriptions have been found to trace its full origin.

Why You Should Visit

Kamakhya isn't your typical tourist spot. It is powerful, sacred, and intense - spiritually and emotionally. Photography is not allowed inside the sanctum. Women are highly revered here, but during Ambubachi Mela, even they are advised not to enter certain zones.
The Ambubachi Mela 2025 has already begun from June 22 to June 26 at the revered Kamakhya Temple in Assam. The festivities began at 8:43 AM on June 22, marking the commencement of the Snan (sacred bath) and Nitya Puja (daily rituals). During this time, the temple doors remain closed to devotees, symbolising the annual menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. For three days, worship is suspended, and the goddess is believed to be resting-an act that transforms the natural process of menstruation into a divine celebration of fertility, creation, and womanhood.