Guwahati (Assam), June 22 -- : Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday inaugurated the Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati. He was joined by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel at the event.

"Devotees from around the world receive Maa Kamakhya's blessings during the annual Ambubachi congregation and the power of these blessings enables them to contribute meaningfully to sustain an environment of peace and harmony in the world," Sonowal said while inaugurating the Mela here.

He said that all efforts had been taken to sustain the success of the last three years in organising the Mela on a grand scale.

Urging the people of Guwahati to play the role of hosts to make the event a grand suc...