Assam: Ambubachi Mela Cancelled For 2nd Time In A Row Due To COVID-19

The Ambubachi Mela, eastern India's biggest religious congregation, held in Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple has been cancelled for the second consecutive year. Scheduled to start from June 24, the organisers cancelled due to COVID-19 spread. The temple's chief priest informed that all the rituals will be performed within closed doors, devoid of any followers. Notably, the Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of the Shakti cult followers.