Ambubachi Mela is held in the premises of which temple in Assam?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Kamakhya Temple
· The Ambubachi Mela is an annual religious festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.
· The temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, a form of Shakti.
· The Mela marks the annual menstruation cycle of the goddess, celebrating fertility.
· Devotees believe the earth becomes fertile during this time.
· The temple remains closed for three days, and rituals resume after purification.
· It draws lakhs of pilgrims, tantrics, and ascetics from across India.
Information Booster:
• Held every year during June (Ahaar month).
• Kamakhya is situated on Nilachal Hill.
• The temple symbolizes the power of feminine energy.
• No idol; worship is on a yoni-shaped stone.
• Managed by the Kamakhya Debutter Board.
• Recognized as a major Tantric center.
Additional Information:
• Aswaklanta Temple – Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also in Guwahati.
• Doul Govinda Mandir – Dedicated to Lord Krishna, near Brahmaputra.
• Umananda Temple – On Peacock Island; dedicated to Lord Shiva.