India, June 25 -- The annual Ambubachi Mela at the historic Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hills in Guwahati witnessed a massive influx of devotees, saints, and seekers from across India and abroad, as the temple observed the sacred period marking the menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, a powerful symbol of fertility and creation in Shakta tradition. A lot of people come to take blessings from the Goddess. "Today morning we climbed up to Kamakhya Temple and visited Ma Kamakhya Temple and took the blessing. I hope with the blessing of Maa Kamakhya, we will be able to stay in a safe and peaceful place," said Dr Vivek Roy from Karbi Anglong, Assam who came along with his family.

Lakhs of pilgrims, along with thousands of sadhus, sanyasis, a...