Question 778

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

Answer

Kamakhya Temple

Why?

The correct answer is Kamakhya temple Key Points Ambubachi Mela (Fair):- It is held in Kamakhya temple , which is located in Guwahati, Assam. The fair is celebrated during the monsoon season , usually in the month of June or July, and marks the annual menstruation of the goddess Kamakhya. During the fair, the temple remains closed for three days , and devotees are not allowed to worship the deity. After three days, the temple is reopened , and devotees offer prayers and seek blessings. The fair attracts a large number of devotees from all over India and abroad, and is considered one of the most important festivals in North-East India. Additional Information Temple Location Significance Doul Govinda Mandir Majuli, Assam Known for its celebration of the festival of Holi and associated with the worship of Lord Krishna. Umananda Temple Umananda Island, Assam Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River and is one of the smallest riverine islands in the world. Aswaklanta Temple Guwahati, Assam Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna performed a ritual with horses (Ashvamedha Yajna).