Ambubachi Mela Ends Amidst Protests at Kamakhya Temple

Summary: The annual Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati concluded with the ‘nribritti’ ceremony tonight, marking the reopening of temple doors to devotees on Wednesday. However, the final day was marred by protests led by sadhus, sanyasis, and kinnars citing inadequate amenities such as sanitation and medical facilities. Protesters alleged mistreatment by authorities and restrictions on their movement, disrupting the festival’s proceedings. Senior police officials intervened, engaging in discussions to resolve the issues, affecting both temple operations and visitor experience on the concluding day of the event.