Past Kumbh Mela

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According to the ancient Hindu mythology, the root of the Kumbh Mela is traced back to the medieval event of samudra manthan (churning of the ocean). The Vedic literature discuss samudra manthan by the Devas and Asuras for nectar (amrita – the drink of immortality) and the battle between them for the possession of nectar pot or kumbh in detail.

Amrita was eventually found during samudra manthan and divine physician Dhanavantari emerged with it in a kumbh. To prevent the asuras (malevolent beings) from seizing the amrita, the divine carrier flew with the pot. In other versions of the legend, Garuda took the pot of the amrita and flew away. During that process, few drops of the nectar fell at four different places: Haridwar, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Trimbak (Nashik) and Ujjain where the kumbh Mela is celebrated after every 12 years. However, an Ardh Kumbh Mela is celebrated after 6 years (i.e. between the two Purna Kumbha Mela) in Allahabad and Haridwar.

The celebration dates of this holy event at a particular place are calculated according to a special combination of zodiacal positions of Jupiter, the Sun and the Moon. Millions of pilgrims from across India congregate at Kumbh Mela to have a holy bath to attain moksha. According to UNESCO, Kumbh Mela is the largest peaceful pilgrimage on earth. The upcoming event is scheduled from 15th Jan – 4th Mar, 2019 at Prayagraj (Allahabad) and expected to host over 120 million people for spiritual celebration.

KumbhOnline.com shall be present on ground to bring you coverage of the important events at the Kumbh Mela and witness this mammoth gathering of Sadhus practicing their faith and spiritual beliefs, dissipating eternal knowledge and much more.

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