GUWAHATI: Officials have announced that VIP Darshan will be suspended during the Ambubachi Mahayog Mela to be held from June 21 to June 30. The decision comes in response to the anticipated influx of devotees attending the festival.
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A notice issued to concerned authorities stated, "We would like to inform you that so many devotees come to Ambubachi Mahayog Mela, and we are going to close our VIP Darshan from 21/06/2024 to 30/06/2024. Therefore, we request you not to issue any VIP passes from your office for those days. We hope that you will co-operate with us for this purpose."
The Ambubachi Mahayog Mela, held annually at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam, attracts thousands of pilgrims from across the country. The temple authorities have stated the need to prioritise the experience and safety of the general devotees during this period, hence the temporary suspension of VIP privileges.