GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Ambubachi Mela in the presence of dharmagurus of Akhadas, satradhikars and spiritual gurus of Assam and north east at a function held at Sonaram H S School playground here on Thursday.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Chief Minister Sonowal said that Ambubachi Mela reflected India’s spiritual, cultural and social values. “Indian traditions have their universal appeal and they contributed in nurturing the human values over the ages”, Sonowal said with a call to the people of the state to put joint efforts to make Ambubachi Mela as one of the most attractive religious congregations of the world.
Stating that the Assamese people are known for their hospitality, the Chief Minister also urged the stakeholders to ensure hassle-free visit to the Kamakhya Temple by the pilgrims during the Ambubachi Mela.
Underscoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to the youth to work with honesty and perseverance to build a strong and vibrant nation, Sonowal further exhorted them to imbibe spiritual and moral values and bolster India’s march towards excellence.