Devotees pour into Kamakhya Temple for Ambubachi

Devotees began arriving at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, on 21 June 2026 — a Sunday — to mark the start of pre-festival preparations for the annual Ambubachi Festival. (Photo: NationPress)

Thousands of pilgrims made their way to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati district, Assam, on 21 June 2026, ahead of the Ambubachi Mela — a major annual Shakti festival drawing worshippers from across India. (Photo: NationPress)

Saints were seen practising yoga at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, on 21 June 2026, as spiritual preparations got under way ahead of the Ambubachi Festival. (Photo: NationPress)

A devotee dressed as an avatar of Lord Shiva offered blessings to pilgrims at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam, on 21 June 2026, as the Ambubachi Festival atmosphere took hold. (Photo: NationPress)

A Hindu devotee was seen practising yoga in the precincts of Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam, on 21 June 2026, as spiritual fervour built ahead of the Ambubachi Festival. (Photo: NationPress)

A Hindu man was photographed smoking near Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam, on 21 June 2026, amid the gathering of sadhus and pilgrims ahead of the Ambubachi Festival. (Photo: NationPress)