Assamese word ‘Ambubachi’ or ‘Ambubasi’ is derived from the Sanskrit term ‘Ambuvaci’ meaning “the issuing forth of the water”.

Ambubachi Mela is a festival which is held annually during the monsoon season in Kamakhya temple, situated in the lush hill of Nilachal in Guwahati, Assam. From regular families to black-clad Aghoris, foreign tourists to sadhus and sanyasins, this time of year calls to those who adore the Divine Mother and wish to be close to Her during Her most potent and sacred course. Continue reading →