Ambubachi fair is celebrated in which of the following states?  

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  1. Manipur 
  2. Nagaland 
  3. Mizoram 
  4. Assam

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Option 4 : Assam
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The correct answer is Assam

Key Points

  • The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fair held at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam.
  • It is celebrated during the monsoon season, typically in the month of June.
  • The festival marks the yearly menstruation course of goddess Kamakhya.
  • During this period, the temple remains closed for three days, and devotees believe that the Earth becomes fertile during this time.
  • On the fourth day, the temple reopens, and devotees are allowed to worship the goddess.

Additional Information

  • The Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India, making it a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus.
  • The temple is located on the Nilachal Hill in the western part of Guwahati city in Assam.
  • During the Ambubachi Mela, thousands of devotees from all over the country visit the temple to seek blessings.
  • The festival is also known for its various tantric rituals and practices.
  • It is believed that during the Ambubachi period, the creative and nurturing power of the 'menses' of Mother Earth is celebrated.

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