Kamakhya Temple Prepares for Ambubachi Mela: Key Guidelines and Arrangements Announced

The Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will close its main gate at 8:35 a.m. on June 22 and reopen at 6:44 a.m. on June 26 for the annual Ambubachi Mela. Key guidelines and arrangements for the festival include:

• VIP Passes: None will be issued; all visitors, including VIPs, must queue.
• Road Closures: Main Road to Kamakhya closes at 8 p.m., Pandu Road to Kamakhya Hilltop closes at 9 p.m.
• Ferry Services: Available only on the Pandu to Kamakhya route; no shuttle services on Kamakhya Main Road.
• Vehicle Restrictions: Only ambulances and utility vehicles allowed.
• Food and Water: Regulated distribution by institutions; no arbitrary distribution permitted.
• Camp Facilities:
  • Kamakhya Railway Station: Capacity 5000 persons.
  • Pandu Port: Main holding area, capacity 12,000-15,000 persons.
  • Naharbari Field Site: Capacity 1000 police personnel.
  • Bongshi Bagan Field Site: Capacity 2000 police personnel.
• GMC Responsibilities: Maintain street lighting and cleanliness at the temple, camps, and nearby areas.
• PHE Department: Provide sufficient toilets, bio-toilets, and bathrooms at camps and along pathways.
• Barricades and Carpeting: On roads at specific locations and from Prashanti Tourist Lodge to Kamakhya Main Gate.
• Shoe Stalls: Constructed at Nilachal Flyover, Maligaon, and Bangshibagan on the Pandu Road route.
• Health Camps: Set up in all camps, Kamakhya foothills, and hilltop, with mini ambulance services available.
• Lighting and Power: PWD (Electrical) and APDCL to ensure adequate and uninterrupted power supply during the Mela.

These measures aim to ensure a safe and organized experience for the thousands of devotees expected to attend.