The Ambubachi Mela Festival
Ambubachi Mela 節日
Introduction
The Ambubachi Mela is a Hindu festival. It happens every year at the Kamakhya Temple in Assam. It celebrates women and nature.
Ambubachi Mela 是一個印度教節日。它每年在阿薩姆邦的卡馬恰廟（Kamakhya Temple）舉行，旨在慶祝女性與大自然。
Main Body
People believe the Goddess Kamakhya has a monthly cycle. The temple closes for three days. No one can go inside. This is a time for quiet and prayer.
人們相信卡馬恰女神有月經週期。因此寺廟會關閉三天，任何人不得進入。這是一段安靜與祈禱的時間。
Some people do not buy houses or get married during this time. Other people pray at home. They give red flowers and help girls go to school.
有些人在這段期間不會買房或結婚。其他人則在家中祈禱，他們會獻上紅花並資助女孩就學。
There are two different dates for the festival in 2026. Some say it starts on June 22. Others say it ends on June 25 or June 26.
2026 年的節日有兩個不同的日期。有人說它始於 6 月 22 日，也有人說它在 6 月 25 日或 26 日結束。
Conclusion
The festival ends when the temple opens again. Many people come to pray together.
當寺廟重新開放時，節日隨之結束。許多人會聚集在一起祈禱。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Some' and 'Others' Pattern
When we talk about a group of people, we can split them into different parts. This is very useful for A2 learners to describe habits or opinions.
How it works:
- Some Part A (Example: Some people do not buy houses)
- Others Part B (Example: Others say it ends on June 25)
Quick Rule: Use 'Some' to start the first group and 'Others' to introduce the second group.
Examples from the text:
- Some pray at home.
- Others say it ends on June 26.
📅 Action Words for Time
Notice how the text describes the festival cycle:
- Happens used for events (The festival happens every year).
- Closes/Opens used for the temple doors.
- Ends the finish line.