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The Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years when Jupiter enters the Aries constellation on the new moon in the month of Magh.. x.com
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The Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years when Jupiter enters the Aries constellation on the new moon in the month of Magh.. x.com
The Kumbh Mela is a grand Hindu festival celebrated at four sacred locations in India: Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad), Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. x.com
These places are believed to be the sites where the drops of nectar, or Amrit, fell from the Kumbh (pot) carried by Lord Vishnu’s mount, Garuda, during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). x.com
The cycle of 12 years represents the time it takes for the cosmic alignment to occur again, making it a sacred time for spiritual renewal..
The Kumbh Mela is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage site.
The Kumbh Mela is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage site.
Do you know the Types of Kumbh Mela?
1) Purna Kumbh Mela (Full Kumbh Mela) - Held once every 12 years, the Purna Kumbh Mela is the grandest and most anticipated Kumbh Melas. It is the event that attracts the largest number of pilgrims, as it represents
1) Purna Kumbh Mela (Full Kumbh Mela) - Held once every 12 years, the Purna Kumbh Mela is the grandest and most anticipated Kumbh Melas. It is the event that attracts the largest number of pilgrims, as it represents
the culmination of a 12-year cycle. The next will be held in Prayagraj in 2025.
2) Ardh Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh Mela)
Every six years, the Ardh Kumbh Mela is held at two locations—Prayagraj and Haridwar—halfway between the 12-year cycle of the Purna Kumbh Mela.
2) Ardh Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh Mela)
Every six years, the Ardh Kumbh Mela is held at two locations—Prayagraj and Haridwar—halfway between the 12-year cycle of the Purna Kumbh Mela.
It is also considered sacred and draws a large number of devotees.
3) Maha Kumbh Mela (Great Kumbh Mela)
A Maha Kumbh Mela takes place once every 144 years, marking the end of the Purna Kumbh Mela’s 12-cycle span. The next Maha Kumbh Mela will take place in Prayagraj in 2025,
3) Maha Kumbh Mela (Great Kumbh Mela)
A Maha Kumbh Mela takes place once every 144 years, marking the end of the Purna Kumbh Mela’s 12-cycle span. The next Maha Kumbh Mela will take place in Prayagraj in 2025,
an event that happens only once in a lifetime for many..
4) Magh Mela - Unlike the other Kumbh Melas, the Magh Mela takes place every year in Prayagraj. It holds a significant place in the spiritual calendar but is smaller in scale compared to the Purna and Maha Kumbh Melas...
4) Magh Mela - Unlike the other Kumbh Melas, the Magh Mela takes place every year in Prayagraj. It holds a significant place in the spiritual calendar but is smaller in scale compared to the Purna and Maha Kumbh Melas...
Key Dates of Shahi Snan (Bathing Rituals) at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
Mark your calendars for the auspicious ShashiSnan dates during the Maha Kumbh Mela2025.These dates have been carefully selected based on the alignment of stars& planetsas they hold the most spiritual potency
Mark your calendars for the auspicious ShashiSnan dates during the Maha Kumbh Mela2025.These dates have been carefully selected based on the alignment of stars& planetsas they hold the most spiritual potency
1) Paush Purnima – 13th January 2025: The first major bathing day of the Maha Kumbh Mela, Paush Purnima is a sacred day for the devotees, marking the beginning of the divine rituals at the Kumbh.
2) Makar Sankranti – 14th January 2025: Considered one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar, a dip in the river on this day is believed to cleanse the soul and bring divine blessings..
Mauni Amavasya – 29th January 2025: This is another key bathing date during the Maha Kumbh Mela. It is believed that on this day, devotees should observe silence (maun) and take a sacred dip to purify their minds, body, and soul
Basant Panchami – 3rd February 2025: A day that marks the arrival of spring, Basant Panchami is celebrated with much enthusiasm, and taking a dip in the holy waters of Prayagraj is considered to cleanse the soul.
Maghi Purnima – 12th February 2025: The final bathing date of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Maghi Purnima is a day to commemorate the victory of good over evil, as well as to honor the ascetic traditions that have been a part of the Kumbh for centuries
Maha Shivaratri – 26th February 2025: Although not a specific bathing date, Maha Shivaratri falls within the Kumbh Mela period, and many devotees will participate in rituals and prayers, seeking blessings from Shiva
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