June 26, 2017 7:06 pm
The temple this year witnessed an unprecedented rush of an estimated eight lakh pilgrims from all over the country and abroad converging at Kamakhya temple on banks of the mighty Brahmaputra for Ambubachi Mela, according to Kamakhya Temple management sources.
June 26, 2017 6:31 pm
Seeking blessings from Maa Kamakhya for peace, prosperity and progress of the state, Sonowal said, "The amity, harmony and order that prevailed throughout the five days of the festival have really made the Ambubachi Mela truly a unique pilgrimage".
June 22, 2017 7:26 pm
CM Sarbananda Sonowal said the state government has launched publicity and awareness campaigns in both national and international media and this has led to increased tourist inflow to the city for the Ambubachi Mela.
June 21, 2017 6:08 am
The Ambubachi Mela, held on the four days when Mother Goddess — who also resembles Mother Earth — undergoes her annual periods, attracts a large number of devotees and tourists.
June 10, 2017 5:55 pm
Sonowal asked the senior officials to ensure all arrangements in respect of accommodation, drinking water and sanitation for the pilgrims.
June 26, 2015 7:55 pm
As the Kamakhya temple doors were reopened, thousands of devotees stood in serpentine queues to get a darshan of the yoni symbol carved on a rock inside the sanctum sanctorum which itself is a cave.
June 23, 2015 12:15 am
District tobacco control nodal officer Samiran Barua on Monday imposed fines on two persons under COTPA (Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act) for smoking in public places.
June 23, 2014 2:50 am
Crowd management at the fair is a challenge due to the hilly location with no flat space for the devotees to spread out.




